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Anthony West made his Grand Prix debut in 1999. Except the 2001 season, raced on the 500 cc bike, "Antwest" gained a great experience in the 250 cc class. In 2003, as a privateer aboard an Aprilia, he obtained his first ever victory at Assen, in the rain. In 2005, the KTM factory trusted him for its debuts in the 250 cc class. [Read more] |
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After a brilliant domestic career in Finland, on road and ice, Mika Kallio made his European and Grand Prix debut in 2001. He took part in his first full season in 125 cc in 2002, at the term of which he earned the "rookie of the year" prize. [Read more] |
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Mike di Meglio won the 2002 Prix de l'Avenir, organised by the French motorcycle federation. At the end of the season, he took part in one 125 cc Spanish championship round that he finished at a stunning 3rd position. From 2003, at the age of 15, he was competing his first full world championship season.
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Since he made his racing debuts, Yuki Takahashi is supported by Honda through a scolarship program for young riders. Thus, he had the opportunity to take part in the Suzuka 8 Hour race for the first time in 2001 and in the 250 Japanese Grand Prix from 2001 to 2004 as a wild-card rider. [Read more] |
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Alex de Angelis made his Grand Prix debut with Honda in the 125 cc class. Then he went on improving with Aprilia. 125 cc runner-up in 2003 and two-times 3rd in the 250 cc world championship (2006 and 2007), the rider from San-Marino took only one GP win in ten seasons at world level. [Read more] |
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After two excellent seasons in the 125 cc French championship (runner-up in 1997 and champion in 1998), Randy de Puniet made his Grand Prix debut in 1999. Too inconstant, he didn't record any result in relation with his potential. [Read more] |
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After debuts in minibikes and Aprilia Cup, Alvaro Bautista, from 1999, has been part of the detection program initiated in Spain by Alberto Puig with the support of MoviStar. As Dani Pedrosa and Toni Elias was making their debuts in the world championship, Alvaro Bautista was earning his spurs in the top level Spanish championship. Crowned in 2003 in the 125 cc class, he logically contended the world series since 2004.
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MotoGP veteran (he celebrated his 300th Grand Prix at the 2010 Grand Prix of Qatar), Loris Capirossi started his international career with two 125 cc world titles (1990 and 1991), breaking the precocity record then hold by Alex Criville. Unconsistant for his 250 cc debuts, he struggled for the title during the two next seasons without reaching his goal. [Read more] |
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Ben Spies made his professional road racing debut in the USA in 2000 with Suzuki. For his rookie season, he earned the AMA Horizon Award. He claimed his first domestic title in 2003 in the Formula Extreme class. He joined the official Suzuki team in 2005, alongside Mat Mladin, and finished the Superbike championship as runner-up. [Read more] |
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Hector Barbera started racing through the many Spanish detection series (Airtel, Caja Madrid) then in 125 cc championship, that he finished in 12th position in 2001. He made his world championship debut in 2002 in Aspar Martinez's team. From 2003, he earnt his two maiden wins.
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Colin Edwards discovered the international tracks with the official Superbike Yamaha team in 1995 and claimed his first Suzuka 8 Hours win in 1996. Injured in 1997, he joined Honda the following season and became a major figure of the series with two world titles (2000 and 2002). [Read more] |
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Son of a former racer, Derek, Cal Crutchlow devoted his early years to football (he had trials with Coventry City and Aston Villa). He made his road racing debut at this age of 14 in promotion cups : UK Junior Challenge (1999), Aprilia RS125 Challenge (2001), Yamaha R6 Cup (2003). [Read more] |
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News - Blu-X-Graphics supports Team Kagayama
07/12/2011
Daizo Midorikawa and I have in common the passion for motorcycle racing. With Blu-X-graphics, he decorates everyday bikes with stickers in a "racing" way. In 2011, by passion and pleasure, Daizo has been chosen to decorate the bike of a famous Japanese rider back to racing in Japan : Yukio Kagayama.
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Since 1988, Vittoriano Guareschi has competed in domestic series (Sport Production 125, 600, Supermono) before switching to European thenworld level. In Yamaha Italia colours, he finished twice as runner-up (1997 and 1998) in the recent 600 cc class.
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Valentino Rossi is a phenomenon : 9 world titles and 104 GP wins since 1996 (in progress) ! The first season to learn, the second one to be champion, that’s how the Doctor proceeded in the 125 cc, 250 cc and 500 cc classes. [Read more] |
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Born in a family passionate about motorbikes, Nicky Hayden, like his brothers Roger Lee and Tommy, earnt his spurs in dirt track, the American sliding school. After his domestic Superbike title in 2002, Nicky Hayden was propelled to the MotoGP with the official Honda squad, first reigning champion of the new 4-stroke era. [Read more] |
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Marco Simoncelli started racing with mini-bikes then took part in the Italian and European 125 cc championships. 2002 European champion, he made his world series debut at the end of the season, watched by his friend Valentino Rossi. Between 2003 and 2005, he contended the 125 cc world championship on a Aprilia bike, claiming two wins and finishing in 5th position in 2005.
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After a brilliant domestic career crowned with a title in the 250 cc class in 2003, Hiroshi Aoyama contended his first world season in Alberto Puig's team. Teamed up with Dani Pedrosa, who clinched the titles in 2004 and 2005, Hiroshi Aoyama claimed his maiden win in Japan in 2005. [Read more] |
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Dani Pedrosa made his racing debuts on pocket bikes, which he became domestic champion in 1998. His participation in the Movistar Cup the following season was deciding for his career. Alberto Puig, creator of this detection series, offered him a ride in the 125 cc Spanish championship (4 poles and a 4th final place) in 2000 then in Grand Prix. [Read more] |
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Andrea Dovizioso made his racing debut with minibikes. '2001 125 cc European champion, the young Italian rider entered the World Grand Prix championship in the same class the following year and was crowned in 2004. Supported by faithful partners and Honda, Andrea Dovizioso moved to the upper category with the same team.
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Supported by his family, Casey Stoner claimed his first domestic title at the age of six. Noticed by Alberto Puig, he contended the English and Spanish championships both, in 2001, and finished twice second. [Read more] |
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Moto2 - Julian Simon
06/16/2011 (new)
Julian Simon made his world championship debuts in 2003 in the 125 cc series for Malaguti. Recruited by KTM in 2005, he took his maiden win at the 2005 British GP and claimed a 3rd position at the 2006 Japanese GP. The two following campaigns in the 250 cc were disappointing and Julian Simon returned to 125 cc in Aspar Martinez's team.
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Moto2 - Andrea Iannone
06/09/2011 (new)
Before entering the world championship, Andrea Iannone has raced in Italy and Spain. He claimed his maiden win at the 2008 GP of China in the 125 cc class; he added three further victories to his credit in 2009. His move to the new category Moto2 was a success.
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Moto2 - Thomas Lüthi
06/09/2011 (new)
2002 125 cc European vice-champion, Thomas Lüthi clinched the world title in 2005, at the term of his third full season. Injured in 2006, he hasn't been in a position to defend his title in good conditions. The Swiss rider moved to the upper class in 2007.
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Moto2 - Jules Cluzel
06/02/2011 (new)
Jules Cluzel made his road racing debuts in 2004. In 2005, he claimed a runner-up finish in the 125 cc French championship and took part in three Grand Prix. The two following seasons, he contended the 250 cc world championship, among which one with the French team. Loncin's rider in 2008 in the 125 cc class, Jules Cluzel didn't manage to score any point.
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Moto2 - Karel Abraham
06/02/2011 (new)
Karel Abraham has been taking part in Road racing world championships since 2006. He's contended one season in the 125 cc class and afterwards three in 250 cc, with several top-10 finishes, among which a 6th at the 2009 GP of Valencia. Karel Abraham well adapted to the new category Moto2.
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Randy Mamola made in his Grand Prix debuts in 1979, on 250 cc then on 500 cc bikes. He scored the first of his 13 wins in the premier-class from 1980. Although he was never crowned, he had an exceptional career. He contended the world championship and earned victories for the three Japanese manufacturers.
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Moto2 - Marc Marquez
05/26/2011 (new)
Marc Marquez became 125 cc world champion for his third season at world level, at only 17. After two campaigns aboard a KTM machinery, during which he regularly improved, Marc Marquez emerged in 2010. Managed by Emiliio Alzamora, 1999's 125 cc world champion, with the Ajo - Derbi team, he dominated the 2010 season.
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Born to be champion ! That's how could be summed up Jorge Lorenzo's destiny. Since he was a child, his life has been dedicated to racing. He made his Grand Prix debut as soon as he had the minimum age, i.e. on the Saturday of the 2002 Spanish Grand Prix. [Read more] |
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Son of a former motocross champion, Toni Elias made his racing debut at the age of nine and successively passed the stages : pocket bike, 50 cc and 125 cc (3rd in the 1999 Spanish championship). [Read more] |
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News - Mon petit atelier at the Grand Prix of France
05/31/2011
On the invitation ofLucio Cechinello, LCR MotoGP manager, and to celebrate the partnership with Elf, event title sponsor for the French round, I've two watercolours "live" on the Bugatti circuit. The Saturday of race week end is the moment when the paddock turns into effervesence. [Read more] |
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MotoGP - WSBK - 2010's champions
05/26/2011
All the champions of the season 2010
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Also to visit : the champions' gallery |
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News - 2011 MotoGP French round : the report
05/19/2011
1991-2011 : 20 years ago, I was attending my first Grand Prix. At that time, the Brazilian Grand Prix was held in Le Mans for homolgation reasons. A godsend ! On the Bugatti circuit, I had the chance to watch Kevin Schwantz, Mick Doohan and Wayne Rainey battling for victory... eventually taken by my idol from Texas. However, I had no riders autograph or picture. [Read more] |
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News - 2011 MotoGP French round : D-7
05/05/2011
As last year, the early season schedule has been disrupted. The earthquake that happened in early March and its consequences forced the championship owners to postpone the Grand Prix planned on the 24th of April in Motegi. Any new date has been announced yet and we don't if this round will be held this year. Teams and riders show their support to the country on the fairings of their bikes since. [Read more] |
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News - Announcement
02/18/2011
Dear visitors,
During the forthcoming spring, I'll have to lead two important projects, among which the preparation of the upcoming French Grand Prix. So, I've decided to suspend the updates for a few weeks; orders will be normally honoured. Updates will recover on their normal weekly pace from next Thursday May, 5th. Bye ! |
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News - Mon petit atelier : season 9
02/18/2011
Every year, I hope a richer season in terms of watercolours and meetiings. 2010 kept its promises : two heavy programmes brought to fruition for MotoGP and World Superbike and two successful days on circuits. [Read more] |
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News - 2010-2011 Winter tests
02/18/2011
Light ! This year, I didn't really dedicate too much time to my winter tests. At it two reasons. The first is that I missed time to prepare them during the season. The second is that this year more than the past ones, I wanted to return to my racing bikes a soon a possible. [Read more] |
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2010-2011 Winter tests - Brittany - 2010
02/18/2011
Continuation of my series about landscapes from Brittany. This region is a subject that always inspires me... There's so much to do ! These two watercolours are about the area of Brest that I travelled all over, on roads and tracks. [Read more] |
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2010-2011 Winter tests - Paris
02/18/2011
Already 10 years that I've left Brittany for Paris. The two regions [n'ont pas grand chose ŕ voir] but they have in common thieir richness. In the continuity of my works about urban landscapes, I've made this drawing of the "Place des Petits-Pčres", located in the 1st arrondissement of the city. [Read more] |
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2010-2011 Winter tests - Rapaces
02/18/2011
In last June, I 've visited the nature park "Espace Rambouillet". After land animals, I attended a birds of prey exhibition. Among the residents, one Lanner Falcon and two Bald Eagles ; a young and an adult. [Read more] |
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Broc Parkes started his apprenticeship of racing in dirt track at the age of 3. As soon as he had the minimum age required, he switched to road racing. In 1998 and 1999, he won all the Australian series he took part in. Broc Parkes moved to Japan in 2000 to contend the X-Formula championship in Moriwaki colours. [Read more] |
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Max Neukirchner got revealed on the world scene with the team Klaffi, in Supersport (2004) and in Superbike (2005). Replaced by Alex Barros, Max Neukirchner started the 2006 campaign on a team Pedercini's Ducati. At half-season, Francis Batta called him to replace Fabien Foret.
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After a difficult year 2001 in 125 cc World Grand Prix, Lorenzo Lanzi didn't compete in 2002. For his comeback the following season, he clinched the Italian Superstock title and finished as runner-up at the European level. Recruited by Ducati, the Italian rider firstly represented the manufNewsrer in the World Supersport series (5th in 2004).
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Ruben Xaus started racing with dirt-bikes at the age of 14. After several seasons in the cataln 80 cc and 125 cc championships, he tok part in the Open Ducados in 1994. Thanks to his good results, he moved to Thunderbike trophy in 1995. He earnt a brilliant 6th final place, and in 1997, he finished 17th for his first season in the World Supersport championship.
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Tom Sykes stated his professional career in British Supersports in 2003. Privateer rider, he improved season after season and finished as runner-up behind Cal Crutchlow in 2006. Paul Bird recruited him in 2007 to compete in the Superbike class alongside the experienced Shane Byrne. [Read more] |
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Jakub Smrz made his first appearences in Grand Prix in the 125 cc class in 1998. He did his first full season in 2001, finishing 17th overall with a 5th place at Donington as best result. In the course ofthe following season, he made his debut in the upper category. Jakub Smrz contended in this championship until 2006, recording his best results during this latter campaign. [Read more] |
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News - Happy New Year
01/01/2011
New year, new projects, new challenges. Best wishes for this new year.
By following this link, you'll find the main 2011 motorcycle racing calendars. [Read more] |
