Spanish rookie makes history after an incredible MotoGP season . and I had to keep my nerve in the final race . 17 - year - old Honda beats U.S. rider Freddie Spencer 's record set in 1983 . Honda rider is also the first American to win since Kenny Roberts in 1978 . Double world champion Jorge Lorenzo finishes four points behind Marquez .
Spanish rookie makes history after an incredible MotoGP season . 17 - year - old Honda beats U.S. rider Freddie Spencer 's record set in 1983 . Honda rider is also the first American to win since Kenny Roberts in 1978 . Double world champion Jorge Lorenzo finishes four points behind Marquez .