Luca Marini
Motorcycle rider, MotoGP competitor
Born
August 10th, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Competed in motorcycle racing, starting career in the Moto3 class and progressing to Moto2 and MotoGP. Achieved significant recognition in the Moto2 series, securing multiple podium finishes. Displayed consistent performance and skill on the racetrack, leading to a contract with a prominent team in MotoGP. Notable for maintaining competitive results in various races and contributing to the team's overall efforts in the championship.
Competed in Moto2, finishing second overall in 2020
Achieved multiple podium finishes in Moto2
Raced for the VR46 Racing Team in MotoGP
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