David Philippaerts

David Philippaerts
Philippaerts in 2008
Nationality	Italian
Born	7 December 1983 (1983-12-07) (age 41) Pietrasanta, Italy
Motocross career
Years active	2000-2016, 2021-2022
Teams	Yamaha, KTM, Honda
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

1. "David Philippaerts MXGP race results". mxgpresults.com. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
2. "David Philippaerts interview". gatedrop.com. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
3. "2008 MX-1GP motocross world championship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
4. "David Philippaerts career profile". bestsports.com.br. Retrieved 20 January 2018.

Sporting positions
Preceded by Steve Ramon	World Champion - MX1 2008	Succeeded by Antonio Cairoli