Marco Melandri

Marco Melandri is an Italian motorcycle road racer. Melandri is also a former 250cc World Champion in 2002, which he followed up by finishing second overall in MotoGP in 2005. Melandri currently livesmiles away from the famous race track, Donington Park, Leicestershire, England.

Melandri was born in Ravenna. He was introduced to racing by a former rider Loris Reggiani at the age of six. He came through the ranks from minibikes, motocross and then the Italian and European 125cc championship.

Source: Wikipedia