The most consistent drivers of all time!

Speed wins you races. Regularity makes you win titles. To perform and last at the highest level, you need to score big points every time you get on your bike. Since 1949, certain artists have built a reputation in this field. Today we're going to look at these incredible statistics.

For example, the legendary Ralf Waldmann was a master in this field. The German achieved the feat of never finishing lower than 12th for almost two years, during the seasons 1996 et 1997. Ironically, he missed the two titles by a few points (six then two), still facing a Max Biaggi much less regular. So there is no general truth.

In the top ten series of all time, we find two drivers tied, with 30 races finished in the points consecutively. On the one hand, the “Crocodile” Wayne Gardner, with his run beginning at the 1986 German Grand Prix and finishing two years later at the same venue. Wayne managed to win the 500cc title under his nose and beard.Eddie Lawson during this series, a great performance.

With 30 units, we also find Francesco Bagnaia. From the 2017 Catalan Grand Prix to the 2018 Valencia Grand Prix (his last race in Moto2), the Italian was the embodiment of consistency. He also won the world title before moving to the premier category, a passage marked by an irregularity rarely observed (eight rounds finished out of points).

To beat Fabio in 2021, Pecco will have to remember his great days in Moto2. Photo: Michelin Motorsport

Mika Kallio (Moto2) and Andrea Dovizioso (250cc) share sixth place in the standings, 31 rounds in the points. “Desmodovi” is considered one of the masters in the field, having not missed a single career start. Dominique Aegerter did even better in Moto2, with 33 units on the clock. Unfortunately, his best result remains a single third place, no better.

Colin Edwards points at 34, thanks to his spectacular form at Yamaha. Next to Valentino Rossi, the American remained constant from the 2004 Qatar Grand Prix until the 2006 Malaysian Grand Prix. This period, punctuated by five podiums, contributed to another, less glorious record: The greatest number of podiums without ever winning a race (12). Hope for Johann zarco (11) May this series end as quickly as possible with a victory.

Luca Cadalora, at 35, shone much more. In the 250cc category, his historic run (Le Mans 1990 – Eastern Creek 1993) allowed him to pocket 16 victories, eight other podiums, six pole positions but above all two world championship titles in a row. He is also the only one in the ranking to start in one category and finish in another, since his first 500cc race ended in a solid eighth place.

We attack the very heavy. Mick doohan definitely counts one of the greatest periods of dominance of all time. From the 500 1995cc Nations Grand Prix to the 1997 Indonesian Grand Prix, the Australian had 37 consecutive points finishes. Ironically, his series ended at home, Phillip Island. 37 is huge. But three world champion titles, 26 victories, 33 podiums (33/37, realize), 24 pole is even bigger.

Mick, the one, the only. And a well-oiled team. Photo: Box Repsol

Finally we finish, once again, by the king. Finally, there is debate. Officially, Agostini climbs to 2nd, at 35 units. But this number is biased: In fact, Count Agusta, employer of “King Ago” was overcome with anger when the FIM announced the holding of the Grand Prix des Nations in Imola. Usually, Monza was favored. So, he decided not to send his machines racing, the interesting titles already acquired.

However, this distorts the classification because Agostini could not run. If we only take into account the races that Giacomo started, the total is brought to 39, counting only the 500cc. The run began at the 1967 Grand Prix des Nations and ended at the 1971 Finnish Grand Prix. In the lead, the Italian exploded his engine on the tenth lap of the GP des Nations, ending the series.

The detail of the results is crazy. 38 victories, including 37 consecutive. He was only beaten by Mike Hailwood in Canada in 1967, the British legend's last FIM race.