2001 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season

However, 2001 was the beginning of another era, that of Valentino Rossi's run of championships in the top class.

His learning year past him, he won 11 races in 2001, far outdistancing his nearest competitor, Max Biaggi.

[3] The following sixteen Grands Prix were scheduled to take place:[4][5] †† = Saturday race [9] Points were awarded to the top fifteen finishers.

Bold – Pole positionItalics – Fastest lap [10] Points were awarded to the top fifteen finishers.

Bold – Pole positionItalics – Fastest lap [11] Points were awarded to the top fifteen finishers.