Loris Capirossi has seen it all in Grand Prix, riding in 125, 250, 500 and the two modern four-stroke eras.
Now in his seventh year in the premier series, the 33-year-old Capirossi is the elder statesman on the Marlboro Ducati team and enters 2007 with the momentum of one of his best-ever seasons. The fact that Capirex did so well in '06, finishing third in the championship, is underscored by the fact that he was tied for the championship lead when he became entangled in the infamous first-turn incident at Catalunya. Mangled from the crash, which was caused by then teammate, Sete Gibernau, the lion-hearted Capirossi kept racing, albeit at less than 100%. With a new era in MotoGP upon him, the veteran rider and former 250 and 125 GP champion will be looking for his first-ever title in the premier class.
Capirossi is a likable rider, and many fans will be rooting for him. An example of the good-natured demeanor of the Italian ace is the change on his leathers and helmet from the familiar "Capirex" nickname to "Capi-T-rex." He may be getting on in years, but Capirossi ain't a dinosaur yet and extinction is a long way off.
For 2008 Capirossi has parted ways with long-time employer Ducati and will campaign alongside Chris Vermeulen aboard the Rizla Suzuki GSV-R.
Career Highlights:
A popular rider, Loris Capirossi is a fan favorite riding for the Rizla Suzuki team in 2008, Capirex having been with Ducati ever since the Italian marque entered MotoGP.
2007 - 7th MotoGP
2006 - 3rd MotoGP
2005 - 6th MotoGP
2004 - 7th MotoGP
2003 - 4th MotoGP
2002 - 8th MotoGP
2001 - 3rd 500 GP
2000 - 7th 500 GP
1999 - 3rd 250 GP
1998 - 250 GP World Champion
1997 - 7th 250 GP
1996 - 10th 500 GP
1995 - 6th 500 GP
1994 - 3rd 250 GP
1993 - 250 GP World Champion
1991 - 125 GP Champion
1990 - 125 GP Champion
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