Loris Capirossi

The Valencia season finale and close of the 800cc era also marked the end of the longest running career in motorcycle grand prix racing, for Loris Capirossi.

The 38-year-old Italian has accrued an amazing 328 GP starts, 29 wins and 99 podiums in his 22-season career, which started on a 125cc Honda in 1990 when he was just sixteen years old.

Motorcycle racing career statistics
MotoGP World Championship
Active years 1995–1996, 2000–2011
Manufacturers Honda (1995, 2000–2002)
Yamaha (1996)
Ducati (2003–2007, 2011)
Suzuki (2008–2010)
Championships 0
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
217 9 42 13 10 1840
250cc World Championship
Active years 1992–1994, 1997–1999
Manufacturers Honda (1992–1994, 1999)
Aprilia (1997–1998)
Championships 1 (1998)
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
84 12 37 23 18 968
125cc World Championship
Active years 1990–1991
Manufacturers Honda
Championships 2 (1990, 1991)
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
27 8 20 5 4 382


only one thing i can say ..cheers Loris i've enjoyed every minute of watching you ride,true gent and a true racer

 

Indeed, it will be strange without Capirex next season.

 

glad he didn't take the world superbike route