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Loris Capirossi's Profile

Place of Birth:
Castel San Pietro Terme, Bologna

Date of Birth:
April 4th 1973

Nationality:
Italian

Home Town:
Bologna, Italy

Marital Status:
Married to Ingrid with one son Riccardo

Eyes:
Blue

Car:
Suzuki Gran Vitara, Seat Leon Cupra, Lancia Delta R20 and two Ford Hot Rods from 1931 and 1934

Motorcycle:
Suzuki GSV-R

Favourite Food:
Italian, Pizza, Pasta and Ice Cream

Favourite Drink:
Water and Good Wine

Favourite Film:
Any Action Movie

Favourite Music:
Italian Singers, Pop Music and Country

Ideal Holiday:
By the sea with hot weather

First Race:
1987 Road Racing Trophy Race in Maggione, Italy

Racing hero:
Fausto Gresini

Favourite Sports:
Everything with an engine


Career Highlights

2008:
10th place in Riders' Classification. First podium in Rizla Suzuki colours at Brno. Became the rider to compete in the most GP events (277 achieved at Misano in August) 

2007:
7th place overall. One victory and three podiums

2006:
Third place overall. Three victories, five podiums and two pole positions

2005:
Sixth place with two victories, two podiums and three pole positions

2004:
Ninth place in MotoGP World Championship

2003:
Fourth place with one win and five podiums

2002:
First season in MotoGP. Eighth overall with two podiums

2001:
Third in final season in 500cc Championship. Nine podiums and four poles

2000:
Returns to 500cc. One win and three podiums for seventh in the Championship

1999:
Final season in 250cc class. Finishes third with three wins and six podiums

1998:
250cc World Champion. Two wins, seven podiums and eight pole positions

1997:
Returns to 250cc and finishes sixth in the Championship.

1996:
First victory in 500cc class. 10th overall

1995:
Debut season in 500cc World Championship. Sixth position in final standings

1994:
Third in 250cc class. Four wins, five podiums and five pole positions

1993:
Runner-up in 250cc World Championship. Three wins, four podiums and seven pole positions

1992:
Debut season in 250cc Championship. 12th overall

1991:
Consecutive 125cc World Titles. Five wins, seven podiums, five pole positions

1990:
World Champion in 125cc Grand Prix debut season. Youngest-ever title winner. Three victories and five podiums

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