David Philippaerts
Philippaerts in 2008
NationalityItaly Italian
Born7 December 1983 (1983-12-07) (age 40)
Pietrasanta, Italy
Motocross career
Years active2000-2016, 2021-2022
TeamsYamaha
Grands Prix•MX2: 45 •MX1: 137
Championships•2008 MX1
Wins•MX2: 6 •MX1: 6

David Philippaerts (born 7 December 1983 in Pietrasanta) is an Italian former professional motocross racer of Italian and Belgian descent.[1][2] He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 2000 to 2014 before returning as a wild card in 2022. His most notable achievement is winning the 2008 MX1 World Championship.

Philippaerts was the 2008 F.I.M. world champion in the MX-1GP class riding for a Yamaha team run by former motocross world champion Michele Rinaldi.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "David Philippaerts MXGP race results". mxgpresults.com. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  2. ^ "David Philippaerts interview". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  3. ^ "2008 MX-1GP motocross world championship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  4. ^ "David Philippaerts career profile". bestsports.com.br. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
Sporting positions Preceded bySteve Ramon World Champion - MX1 2008 Succeeded byAntonio Cairoli


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