Álvaro Bautista
Motorcycle racer with world championship wins
Born
November 21st, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Bautista started professional motorcycle racing in 2002, competing in various classes including 125cc and MotoGP. Achieved significant success in the Superbike World Championship, winning multiple races and earning a reputation as a skilled competitor. In 2019, Bautista won 11 races in the series. His performance during the 2020 season with Team HRC in the Superbike Championship further highlighted his capabilities.
Won 11 races in the 2019 Superbike World Championship
Competed in MotoGP for teams like Suzuki and Ducati
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