What is Grand Prix motorcycle racing?
{{no sources|date=May 2024}} [[File:Grand Prix Museum 50815 18.jpg|thumb]] '''Grand Prix motorcycle racing''' is the highest class of [[motorcycle]] [[road racing]] events held on road circuits sanctioned by the [https://www.fim-moto.com/en/ '''International Motorcycling Federation''' (''Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) or'' ('''FIM''')] . Independent [[motorcycle]] racing events have been held since the start of the twentieth century and large national events were often given the title Grand Prix. The foundation of the ''Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme'' as the international governing body for motorcycle sport in 1949 provided the opportunity to coordinate rules and regulations in order that selected events could count towards official World Championships. It is the oldest established motorsport world championship. [[Category:Grand Prix motorcycle racing| ]]