Alex de Angelis

Im so happy with this result because I think we deserve it after working so hard this weekend. I didnt get a great start but I knew my pace was okay so I just tried to stay calm pass as many people as possible and make up positions. Alex de Angelis - MotoGP - Losial
Rider: Alex De Angelis
Nationality: Italian
Team: San Carlo Honda Gresini
Machine: Honda RC212V (#15)
Born: February 26, 1984 in Rimini, Italy
At the age of seven Alex De Angelis received his first minimoto from his father, who also prepared a rally car and minibike track for him to practice on close to their house. With early experience on two wheels made Angelis a quick rider with skill in the art of race.

In 1999, Alex made his 125cc world championship debut at the age of sixteen. From 2002 to 2007 the rider from San Marino, a sovereign state landlocked by Italy, raced in the 125cc and 250cc MotoGP classes. He earned the 125cc vice-champion title behind Dani Pedrosa in 2003 and third place in the 250cc category for tow years in a row (2006 and 2007). After five season and 32 podiums with Aprilia, Alex moved to the Gresini Honda to in MotoGP.



Alex de Angelis passed Persol Hondas Dani Pedrosa on the 11th lap after he ran wide slamming into Pedrosas left side and leg. MotoGP - Lasail

Career Highlights:
2008 - 14th MotoGP (Honda)
2007 - 3rd 250cc MotoGP (Aprilia)
2006 - 3rd 125cc MotoGP (Aprilia)
2005 - 7th 125cc MotoGP (Aprilia)
2004 - 5th 250cc MotoGP (Aprilia)
2003 - 2nd 125cc MotoGP (Aprilia)
2002 - 9th 125cc MotoGP (Aprilia)
2001 - 14th 125cc MotoGP (Honda)
2000 - 125cc GP Rookie of the Year
2000 - 18th 125cc MotoGP (Honda)