Rimini, Italy – September 12, 2025 – In a night filled with history, emotion, and celebration, MotoGP unveiled its boldest tribute yet to the sport’s greatest icons. The MotoGP Iconic event at the Teatro Amintore Galli in Rimini brought together some of the biggest names in motorcycle racing, representing an incredible 23 World Championships and over 300 MotoGP victories. The evening saw the launch of a new Hall of Fame, the unveiling of a redesigned Tower of Champions trophy, and the announcement of three new MotoGP Legends to be inducted in 2026.

Honouring the Greatest: MotoGP Hall of Fame

The new Hall of Fame was officially opened with a roll call of legends whose names have defined eras of MotoGP. Late heroes inducted on the opening night included Umberto Massetti, Geoff Duke, John Surtees, Mike Hailwood, Phil Read, and Barry Sheene.

The celebration continued with riders past and present: Giacomo Agostini (8-time World Champion), Kenny Roberts, Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, Kevin Schwantz, Mick Doohan, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, Jorge Lorenzo, and finally, the incomparable Valentino Rossi, who closed the ceremony to a standing ovation, his seven World Championships celebrated as a cornerstone of MotoGP’s modern era.

The Tower of Champions: Redesigned Trophy

Adding to the night’s significance, MotoGP revealed a reimagined Tower of Champions trophy. The new design, crafted with a ceramic-coated aluminium base and stainless steel plaques, honours every World Champion since 1949. Each plaque, shaped like a rider’s lean angle, features the name, year, bike manufacturer, and number. With space reserved for future winners, the Tower embodies the sport’s living legacy.

Three New Legends for 2026

The event also confirmed that Leslie Graham (1949 Champion), Libero Liberati (1957 Champion), and Gary Hocking (1961 Champion) will be inducted as MotoGP Legends in 2026. This milestone means that every MotoGP World Champion will now hold a place in the sport’s most prestigious Hall of Fame.

A Night to Remember, A Future to Watch

As the MotoGP paddock turns its attention back to track action at the San Marino GP, the Rimini celebrations have set the stage for the next chapter. The new Hall of Fame and Tower of Champions trophy now stand as enduring symbols of the past, present, and future of the sport – waiting for today’s stars to etch their names into MotoGP history.