Features 27 May 2013

This Month in Digits: May 2013

CycleOnline.com.au breaks down the month of May in a series of topical numbers.

Scott Redding became the first British rider to win at Le Mans in 30 years. Image: MotoGP.com.

Scott Redding became the first British rider to win at Le Mans in 30 years. Image: MotoGP.com.

100

The percentage of podium finishes Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez has achieved in his maiden MotoGP season to date.

3011

The number of grand prix points to Dani Pedrosa’s name after his victory at Le Mans – the third rider ever to pass the 3,000 point milestone behind Valentino Rossi and Loris Capirossi.

30

The number of years since a British rider had won at Le Mans before Scott Redding’s Moto2 victory last week.

2

Cal Crutchlow’s best MotoGP finishing position, achieved while racing with a fractured leg at Le Mans.

20

The maximum number of races that will ever be on the MotoGP World Championship calendar, according to Dorna.

British rider Cal Crutchlow rode to a career-best second in Le Mans. Image: MotoGP.com.

Cal Crutchlow rode to a career-best second in Le Mans. Image: MotoGP.com.

6

The number of races that Mark Aitchison contested with the Effenbert Liberty squad before they withdrew from World Superbike competition – again.

124

The combined age in years of Kevin Schwantz, Noriyuki Haga and Yukio Kagayama who will contest the Suzuka 8 Hour together in July.

17

The number of World Superbike entries on the grid at Donington Park, meaning just two riders walked away from each race without the possibility of scoring points.

7

The finishing position of Jorge Lorenzo at Le Mans, and his worst-ever result – excluding retirements – since his MotoGP debut in 2008.

11

The number of podium finishes, from a possible 12, achieved by Spanish riders in the MotoGP Moto3 class in 2013.

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