1. Jorge Martin

Team: Pramac Ducati
Total Podiums: 32
Championship Position: 1st (508 points)

Jorge Martin was a standout rider in the 2024 season, as he combined his speed with consistency. His dominance in sprints and several Grand Prix races led him to clinch the championship title. Not to forget, his mental resilience was a key factor, particularly after overcoming significant challenges.
Best Race Result: 1st (3 races)
Best Sprint Result: 1st (8 sprints)

2. Marc Marquez

Team: Gresini Ducati
Total Podiums: 20
Championship Position: 3rd (392 points)

Marc Marquez proved he still has what it takes to win. His switch to Ducati reignited his career, resulting in three victories and 20 podiums. Marquez also excelled with the GP23, dominating over other Ducati riders on the same bike specs.
Best Race Result: 1st (3 races)
Best Sprint Result: 1st (Aragon)

3. Francesco Bagnaia

Team: Ducati
Total Podiums: 26
Championship Position: 2nd (498 points)

Francesco Bagnaia delivered a record-breaking 11 race victories in 2024 but fell short of defending his title. While his dominance on certain weekends was undeniable, inconsistency in sprints, along with technical issues and collisions, played a part in ruining his chances.
Best Race Result: 1st (11 races)
Best Sprint Result: 1st (7 sprints)

4. Fabio Quartararo

Team: Yamaha
Total Podiums: 0
Championship Position: 13th (113 points)

Fabio Quartararo had a challenging season, hindered by Yamaha’s lack of competitiveness. Despite these obstacles, he consistently outperformed his teammate Alex Rins and delivered brilliant rides. Quartararo’s consistent top-10 finishes in the latter part of the season highlighted his resilience.
Best Race Result: 6th (Malaysia)
Best Sprint Result: 5th (Spain, Malaysia)

5. Pedro Acosta

Team: Tech3 KTM
Total Podiums: 9
Championship Position: 6th (215 points)

In his rookie season, Pedro Acosta was exceptional. He quickly established himself as a future star, securing multiple podiums and a pole position in Japan. Despite leading the crash statistics, his speed and fearlessness were undeniable. Acosta narrowly missed out on being KTM’s top rider, but his debut year set a strong foundation for the future.
Best Race Result: 2nd (2 races)
Best Sprint Result: 2nd (Spain)

6. Enea Bastianini

Team: Ducati
Total Podiums: 17
Championship Position: 4th (386 points)

Enea Bastianini’s first full season with the factory Ducati was somewhat disappointing compared to his 2022 form. Although he claimed victories in Britain and Emilia Romagna, he struggled to match his teammate’s consistency and speed.
Best Race Result: 1st (2 races)
Best Sprint Result: 1st (2 sprints)

7. Brad Binder

Team: KTM
Total Podiums: 2
Championship Position: 5th (217 points)

Brad Binder’s 2024 season was filled with mixed emotions. While he outperformed his teammate Jack Miller, he struggled to maintain his momentum after the season opener. He narrowly secured fifth place in the championship, edging out Pedro Acosta.
Best Race Result: 2nd (Qatar)
Best Sprint Result: 2nd (Qatar)

8. Maverick Vinales

Team: Aprilia
Total Podiums: 5
Championship Position: 7th (190 points)

Maverick Vinales’ 2024 campaign was a rollercoaster. On one hand, he delivered some standout performances, like his weekend in the United States. On the other hand, his season was marred by inconsistency and crashes.
Best Race Result: 1st (USA)
Best Sprint Result: 1st (2 sprints)

9. Fabio Di Giannantonio

Team: VR46 Ducati
Total Podiums: 0
Championship Position: 10th

Fabio Di Giannantonio maintained a slight dominance over his teammate Bezzecchi in the points standings for most of the season. Highlights included a strong pre-summer performance and consistent point-scoring, which earned him a factory GP25 seat for the upcoming season.
Best Race Result: 4th (3 races)
Best Sprint Result: 5th (Netherlands)

10. Marco Bezzecchi

Team: VR46 Ducati
Total Podiums: 1
Championship Position: 12th (153 points)

Marco Bezzecchi’s 2024 season was an absolute contrast to his 2023 performance, where he won three races and secured third place in the championship standings. Part of the problem was the GP23 Ducati he was riding, which lacked the competitiveness of previous seasons (especially compared to riders like Marc Marquez). Bezzecchi outperformed his teammate Di Giannantonio in qualifying, achieving three front-row starts. However, his inconsistency played a crucial role.
Best Race Result: 3rd (Spain)
Best Sprint Result: 4th (Indonesia)