David Philippaerts
| David Philippaerts | |
|---|---|
 Philippaerts in 2008 | |
| Nationality |  Italian |
| Born | 7 December 1983 (age 40) Pietrasanta, Italy |
| 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]
References
[edit]- ^ "David Philippaerts MXGP race results". mxgpresults.com. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ "David Philippaerts interview". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
- ^ "2008 MX-1GP motocross world championship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
- ^ "David Philippaerts career profile". bestsports.com.br. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
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