Fausto Gresini
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Fausto Gresini (b January 23, 1961 in Imola, Italy) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racing World Champion and now team manger
As a rider he has won two World Titles and 21 Grand Prix in the 125cc class. As a Team Manager, he can boast more success including a World title and 28 victories for a total of 79 podiums. He began racing in 1978 at the age of 17 on a Minarelli 50 in Italy, and in 1983 he joined the Grand Prix circuit with a Garelli.
During his riding career, Gresini won two World Championship titles in the 125cc class in 1985 and 1987. For three years he was Vice world champion of the 125cc class. In 1986, aboard a Garelli and in 1991 and 1992 with Honda. He accumulated 21 victories and raced in 132 Grand Prix with 15 second places and 11 third places. He is tied with Angel Nieto for the record of 11 consecutive victories in the 125 class, accomplished in 1986 and 1987. He holds the record of the most 125cc victories in one season with ten in 1987.
[edit] Motorcycle Grand Prix Results
| Year | Class | Classification | Machine | Victories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 125cc | 9th | Garelli | 0 |
| 1984 | 125cc | 3rd | Garelli | 1 |
| 1985 | 125cc | 1st | Garelli | 3 |
| 1986 | 125cc | 2nd | Garelli | 4 |
| 1987 | 125cc | 1st | Garelli | 10 |
| 1988 | 125cc | 21st | Garelli | 0 |
| 1989 | 125cc | 5th | Aprilia | 0 |
| 1990 | 125cc | 8th | Honda | 0 |
| 1991 | 125cc | 2nd | Honda | 2 |
| 1992 | 125cc | 2nd | Honda | 1 |
| 1993 | 125cc | 11th | Honda | 0 |
| 1994 | 125cc | 16th | Honda | 0 |
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