1949 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season

1949 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season

The 1949 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the inaugural World Championship for motorcycle racing, with all the events held in Europe. There were five classes, 500cc, 350cc, 250cc 125cc and Sidecars.Championship points were awarded to the top five finishers in each race (10, 8, 7, 6, 5) with an extra point for the fastest lap. All rounds counted towards the championship in the 125cc, 250cc and Sidecar categories, while in the 350cc and 500cc championships, only the best three results counted.

500cc Season review

1949 350cc Roadracing World Championship final standings

125cc Season review

1949 Sidecar Roadracing World Championship final standings

References

* Büla, Maurice & Schertenleib, Jean-Claude (2001). "Continental Circus 1949-2000". Chronosports S.A. ISBN 2-940125-32-5


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