MotoGP rider from the Suzuki Factory team, Joan Mir has crowned the MotoGP world champion for 2020. Joan Mir broke the record of becoming the first Suzuki rider to become a World Champion after Suzuki last won it in 2000 with rider Robert Junior.
Joan Mir, who finished the race in 7th place, did not prevent her from being awarded the title of world champion this year, thus breaking the dominance of Marc Marquez who was unable to continue the race this year after being injured.
He collected 171 points leaving his rival Franco Morbidelli despite Morbidelli winning the race at the Valencia Circuit yesterday. The podium will be filled by Morbidelli in the first place, Jack Miller in second, and Pol Espargaro in third.
🏆 @JoanMirOfficial IS YOUR 2020 #MotoGP WORLD CHAMPION!!! 🏁
Congratulations Joan!! 👏👏👏#M1R pic.twitter.com/jXRpdKbqH3
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) November 15, 2020
The party begins for @suzukimotogp fans worldwide!!! 🎉@JoanMirOfficial is their first world champion for 20 years! 🏆#M1R | #ValenciaGP 🏁 pic.twitter.com/f0DeMq3Wsd
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) November 15, 2020
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