Suzuki rider Joan Mir clinched his maiden MotoGP crown and became the Japanese team's first world champion in two decades with a seventh-placed finish at the Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday.
Spaniard Mir began the race with a 37-point lead over his closest challengers and ensured a fourth successive top-10 finish from 12th on the grid to emulate American Kenny Roberts Jr., who won the riders' championship for Suzuki in 2000.
Franky Morbido won today's race while South Africa's Brad Binder finished the race in fifth place.
?? @JoanMirOfficial and @suzukimotogp, the perfect partnership! ??#M1R | #ValenciaGP ?? pic.twitter.com/y1DEsINf2r
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A lifelong dream achieved! ??@JoanMirOfficial is greeted by his family! ??#M1R | #ValenciaGP ?? pic.twitter.com/uRewy0XSs4
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From outside bet to WORLD CHAMPION! ??
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The #1 proudly emblazoned on both @JoanMirOfficial and his Suzuki! ??#M1R | #ValenciaGP ?? pic.twitter.com/1M7CzDIgq4
?? #MotoGP RACE@FrankyMorbido12 wins after a thrilling final lap!!!#MatchPoint | #ValenciaGP pic.twitter.com/QDqeyvxp5x
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