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
