Re: Rossi first rider ever to win 125, 250 and 500 world tit
Hailwood won in three categories as well, but not 125, 250, & 500. Hailwood was champion in 250, 350, & 500.
That reminds me of when Freddie Spencer won the 250 and 500 in the same year. The headlines claimed it was a first, and it was. However, the 350 and 500 titles had been won in the same year before, and at that time 350 was considered more prestigious than 250.
Still, to win both in the same year in the modern era was incredible, and may never be repeated. Unless, maybe Rossi gives it a try next year.