David Philippaerts | |
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Nationality | Italian |
Born | 7 December 1983 Pietrasanta, Italy | (age 40)
Motocross career | |
Years active | 2000-2016, 2021-2022 |
Teams | Yamaha |
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]