When you think of the great Grand Prix Yamaha riders, Wayne Rainey is always amongst the first on the list. Six years in the 500cc class brought three riders’ world championship for the American, and he will forever be known as a legend of the sport.
His career was tragically cut short when he was paralysed in a crash at Misano in 1993 while chasing his fourth title, but with 24 wins, 65 podiums and 16 pole positions he still ranks today as one of the most successful American riders in the world championship.
