In 2021 there were some riders who managed to stand out not only through their results but also through the ability to regain positions during the race compared to their starting position, with a name that stands out, Brad Binder total of 116.
This number does not refer to overtaking maneuvers, but to positions that are conquered from the driver’s starting position to the final position in the race. In other words, if the driver starts from tenth after the fall of the driver in front of him and crosses the finish line in ninth place, he will overtake zero but gain one position. This count is about everything that is at stake: positions gained, whether overtaken or not.
Miguel Oliveira was the first premier class rider to have the most recoveries in 2021 and was at the top with 116, the result of which was due to poor qualifications throughout the season, which increased the possibility of further spots in Sunday’s races to win . This is also the reason why the best drivers often end up lower on this list. Look at the example of a driver who starts from pole position and wins. He made up zero places, while for example a driver who starts 20th and finishes 16th wins four places even though he didn’t even finish in the points.
Second is Enea Bastianini, who started many times behind and ended the season with two podium places. Another highlight for third-placed Alex Márquez. See the list of queen class recoveries in 2021.
Achieved placements in 2021 between qualification place and final race ranking:
1. Brad Binder, 116
2. Enea Bastianini, 97
3. Alex Marquez, 70
4. Iker Lekuona, 64
5. Danilo Petrucci, 63
6. Joan Mir, 62
7. Valentino Rossi, 58
8. Miguel Oliveira, 43
9. Alex Kidney, 42
10. Takaaki Nakagami, 37 years old
11. Marc Marquez, 35
12. Francesco Bagnaia, 32
13. Luca Marini, 27 years old
14. Lorenzo Savadori, 26
15. Maverick Viñales, Jan.
16. Fabio Quartararo, 22
17. Pol Espargaró, 17
18. Johann Zarco, 14th
18. Alex Espargaró, 14
19. Jack Miller, 10
20. Franco Morbidelli, 1