Tanel Leok

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Tanel Leok
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Nationality Estonian
Born (1985-06-01) 1 June 1985 (age 37)
Võru, Estonia
Motocross career
Years active2001 – present
Teams KTM, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, TM, Husqvarna
Grands Prix278 (13 125cc, 12 MX2, 153 MX1 and 100 MXGP)
Wins3 (3 MX1)
GP debut2001 GP da Holanda, 125cc
First GP win2008 Irish GP, MX1

Tanel Leok (born 1 June 1985) [1] is an Estonian professional motocross racer. [2] He has competed in the Motocross World Championships since 2001.

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Early life

Tanel was born in Võru, Estonia and currently resides in Balen, Belgium. His father, Arvo Leok, was a motocross rider and introduced his son to the sport at a young age. He lived in Estonia and attended Sõmerpalu Primary school until he was 16 years old when he decided to pursue his racing career full-time.

Career

Early career

He became the first rider with two junior world titles to his credit, winning the 85 cc FIM world cup in 2000 and the 125cc FIM Junior World Cup in 2001. He turned semi-professional midway through the 2001 season, and qualified for a number of GP races at 15 years of age. He claimed his first senior title in 2001 as well, being crowned German 125cc champion. His hard-charging and unmistakable racing style earned him the moniker "The Estonian Express."

2002–2003: KTM

In 2002 his first professional team was Vangani Racing KTM His teammates were Tyla Rattray and Ben Townley. In 2003, the Vangani Racing team metamorphosed into Bruforce Racing, still on KTM motorcycles. Tanel had by now definitely broken through in the top level of motocross world.

2004: Suzuki

After a few successful races in the 125cc class in 2003, he successfully shifted to 250 cc class for the Motovision Racing Suzuki team in 2004. He made a huge impact during this season, being the only remaining top level rider on a two-stroke machine in the class. His reputation was solidified with a number of furious on-track battles with the hotshots of the class, such as multiple world champion Stefan Everts.

2005–2008: Kawasaki

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Tanel Leok in June 2008

At the end of the 2004 season he signed a two-year contract with the Kawasaki factory team of legendary champion maker Jan De Groot. Leok claimed his first podium in FIM Motocross World Championships MX1 class on 2 April 2006 at Zolder, Belgium. This contract was renewed for another two-year term at the end of the 2006 racing season. [3] After having claimed numerous GP podiums in the preceding year, Tanel Leok won his first MX1 Grand Prix in Ireland in 31, August 2008. [4] He claimed 9 podiums and 1449 points with kawasaki team.

2009: Yamaha

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Tanel Leok in June 2009

At the end of the 2008 Season, Red Bull Yamaha De Carli announced that they will move on to MX1-GP in the 2009 season and the riders will be Antonio Cairoli and Tanel Leok. [5] The 2009 season started off well for the Estonian, winning the Italian MX1 motocross championships by a margin of 5 points over Cairoli (158–153). [6] He won the first GP of the season in Faenza, Italy, and was the first holder of the red plate marking him as world championship leader. [7] 2009 year was steady season for Leok, only 2 retirements: 1st race in Latvia and 2nd race in Brazil.

2010: Honda

Tanel signed with Honda on September 27, 2009 and in 2010 season he is in LS Motors Honda team, his teammate is Davide Guarneri. [8] In his first season with LS Motors Honda team Tanel chose his "legendary" riding number 40, he started riding in MX1 class with this number in 2004. In addition he got his first personal driving trainer – Marnicq Bervoets, this is very important renewal for Leok. His first competition with Honda was on February 7, 2010 in the Mantua Starcross. He had good starts, placed 3rd in second race and 1st in third race, overall place was 6th, because he retired first race. [9] Tanel Leok finished 2nd to Guarneri in Italian MX1 motocross championships. Leok lost the championship by 17 points (152–135). On May 16, 2010 Leok won the second race and was the overall winner in the Grand Prix of Catalunya. [10]

2011: TM

In September 2010 Tanel signed with TM Racing Factory Team. [11] His first competition with TM was on February 19–20, 2011 in Mantova Starcross. Leok finished second in all three races and were also second overall behind David Philippaerts. [12] The 2011 season was poor season for Tanel, he had several crashes and technical problems with bike. The best moment of this season was holeshot win in the Grand Prix of Czech Republic and the worst moment was the crash in the Grand Prix of Great Britain. [13]

2012: Suzuki

In October 2011 Tanel signed with Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1 team, this is Suzuki factory team. His teammate in 2012 season was Clement Desalle. [14] On February 5, 2012 Tanel Leok battled snow and icy conditions to race to second place overall against 1080 riders at Enduropale Du Touquet Beach Race in northern France, less than two minutes behind overall winner Jean-Claude Mousse. [15] Leok best race in 2012 season was in Benelux GP where he got his only podium in this season.

2013: Honda and TM

In September 2012 Tanel signed for British motocross team Route77energy MVR-D Honda. His teammate in 2013 season was Jason Dougan. [16] On 2 June, Tanel crashed heavily and broke his collarbone, causing him two miss two races. At the end of the month, Route77 Honda withdrew from the World Motocross Championship due to financial problems. [17] Prior to the Swedish Grand Prix, Leok rejoined the TM Racing Factory Team. [18]

2014: TM

In November 2013 Tanel re-signed for Italian motocross team TM Ricci Racing. His teammate in 2014 season was Davide Guarneri. [19] TM Ricci Racing rider Tanel Leok hasn’t had the best of starts to the season. With a knee injury he picked up in the off-season.

2015: Kawasaki

The Estonian Express, Tanel Leok, has signed an agreement with the British-based LPE Kawasaki Team for next year. After a long time in the Grand Prix's, Leok will focus himself on the British MX1 Championship and the MX Nationals in Great Britain. Tanel had a good season racing the British Championship and finished second in the championship under the LPE Kawasaki.

2016–2021: Husqvarna

Tanel Leok has once again inked a deal to join up with the MVR-D team for the third time in his career. His team clearly kept in good terms and Tanel will now be racing the British championship for them in 2016 – the team have decided to run Husqvarna’s in 2016 switching from the Honda machine. [20]

In September 2016 Tanel signed with 8Biano Husqvarna racing team. His teammate in 2017 season was Rui Goncalves. [21]

Leok, a former factory rider, turned 2018 season privateer and team manager of his own A1 Motorsport Husqvarna team. [22]

Tanel Leok has the world record of the most Motocross of Nations performances, he has 19 straight years and 19 times in the final. Achievied his 19th race in 2019 Motocross des Nations [23]

The A1 Motorsports Husqvarna privateer lined-up during 2020 season the second race here in Kegums, making it his 500th Grand Prix race attendance of his professional racing career, an incredible achievement for the Estonian rider. [24] Estonian professional motocross racer Tanel Leok announced on 3 November 2020 that, the Kegums round in Latvia next year will be the last of his 20-year career. [25]

Career summary

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Tanel Leok celebrating win in 2010
SeasonSeriesTeam NameFinal Placing
1994Estonian Motocross Championship 60ccMK Sinilind3rd
1995Estonian Motocross Championship 60ccMK Sinilind2nd
1996Estonian Supercross Championship 80ccSõmerpalu MK3rd
1997Estonian Snowcross Championship 80ccSõmerpalu MK2nd
European Motocross Championship 80ccSõmerpalu MK1st
European Motocross Cup 80ccSõmerpalu MK25th
1998Estonian Snowcross Championship 80ccSõmerpalu MK2nd
Estonian Supercross Championship 80ccSõmerpalu MK1st
Estonian Motocross Championship 80ccSõmerpalu MK1st
European Motocross Championship 80ccSõmerpalu MK33rd
1999Estonian Snowcross Championship 80ccSõmerpalu MK1st
European Motocross Championship 85ccSõmerpalu MK5th
2000World Junior Motocross Championship 80ccPrivateer Honda 1st
European Motocross Championship 80ccPrivateer Honda 7th
2001World Junior Motocross Championship 125ccBodo Schmidt Racing KTM 1st
German Championship 125ccBodo Schmidt Racing KTM 1st
European Championship 125ccBodo Schmidt Racing KTM 6th
2002World Championship 125ccVangani Racing KTM 10th
2003World Championship 125ccVangani Racing/Bruforce KTM 15th
European Championship 125ccVangani Racing/Bruforce KTM 10th
2004World Championship MX1Motovision Suzuki 6th
British Championship MX1Motivision Suzuki 3rd
KWS British Champion MX1Motivision Suzuki 1st
2005World Championship MX1 Kawasaki Racing Team11th
Dutch Championship MX1 Kawasaki Racing Team3rd
2006World Championship MX1 Kawasaki Racing Team5th
Belgian Championship MX1 Kawasaki Racing Team13th
British Championship MX1 Kawasaki Racing Team31st
2007World Championship MX1 Kawasaki Racing Team8th
Dutch Championship MX1 Kawasaki Racing Team1st
Belgian Championship MX1 Kawasaki Racing Team12th
British Championship MX1 Kawasaki Racing Team16th
2008World Championship MX1 Kawasaki Racing Team8th
Belgian Championship MX1 Kawasaki Racing Team13th
Dutch Championship MX1 Kawasaki Racing Team8th
Estonian Championship MX1 Kawasaki Racing Team1st
Estonian Championship MX2 Kawasaki Racing Team1st
2009Italian Championship MX1 Yamaha Red Bull De Carli1st
Belgian Championship MX1 Yamaha Red Bull De Carli9th
World Championship MX1 Yamaha Red Bull De Carli7th
2010Italian Championship MX1LS Honda 2nd
Belgian Championship MX1LS Honda 2nd
Dutch Championship MX1LS Honda 23rd
World Championship MX1LS Honda 6th
2011Italian Championship MX1 TM Racing Factory Team9th
World Championship MX1 TM Racing Factory Team12th
2012Enduropale Du Touquet Beach RaceRockstar Energy Suzuki 2nd
Belgian Championship MX1Rockstar Energy Suzuki 2nd
Estonian Championship MX1Rockstar Energy Suzuki 10th
World Championship MX1Rockstar Energy Suzuki 8th
2013World Championship MX1Route77 Energy Honda, TM Ricci Racing14th
Maxxis British Championship MX1Route77 Energy Honda, TM Ricci Racing6th
Estonian Championship MX1Route77 Energy Honda 11th
2014World Championship MXGP TM Ricci Racing18th
Estonian Championship MX1 TM Ricci Racing2nd
Baltic Championship MX1 TM Ricci Racing6th
2015MAXXIS ACU British Motocross Championship MX1LPE Kawasaki 2nd
MX Nationals in Great Britain ProX Pro MX1LPE Kawasaki 16th
World Championship MXGPLPE Kawasaki 41st
Estonian Championship MX1LPE Kawasaki 3rd
2016Italian Motocross Championship MX1 KTM 5th
World Championship MXGP Husqvarna, KTM 17th
MAXXIS ACU British Motocross Championship MX1MVR-D Fuel10K Husqvarna 4th
Estonian Championship MX1 KTM 1st
Estonian Championship MX2 KTM 2nd
2017Italian Motocross Championship MX18Biano Husqvarna 5th
World Championship MXGP8Biano Husqvarna 15th
Estonian Championship MX18Biano Husqvarna 1st
Estonian Championship MX28Biano Husqvarna 1st
2018World Championship MXGPA1M Husqvarna 18th
Estonian Championship MX1A1M Husqvarna 1st
2019World Championship MXGPA1M Husqvarna 15th
ADAC MX MASTERS ChampionshipA1M Husqvarna 3rd
Estonian Championship MX1A1M Husqvarna 3rd
2020World Championship MXGPA1M Husqvarna 23rd
Estonian Championship MX1A1M Husqvarna 5th
2021Italian Motocross Championship MX1 Husqvarna 15th
Estonian Championship MX1 Husqvarna 10th

Complete World Championship Results

YearTeamClass1234567891011121314151617181920Pos.Points
2001 KTM 125cc ESP
NED
21
AUS
BEL
29
GER
21
BEL
SWE
FRA
BEL
SUI
GER
17
NED
26
ITA
AUT
17
0
2002 KTM 125cc NED
ESP
15
GER
6
FRA
28
ITA
28
AUT
BUL
SWE
BEL
GER
12
CZE
15
RUS
6
20th51
2003 KTM MX2 ESP
14
NED
14
EUR
22
ITA
26
BUL
14
AUT
17
SWE
12
BEL
13
NED
6
GER
15
CZE
11
FRA
21
15th73
2004 Suzuki MX1 FLA
8
ESP
9
POR
16
NED
11
GER
9
BEN
7
GBR
4
FRA
5
ITA
10
BEL
8
SWE
12
CZE
6
WAL
5
EUR
9
IRL
11
RSA
12
6th356
2005 Kawasaki MX1 FLA
11
ESP
25
POR
BEL
9
EUR
5
JAP
6
GBR
13
ITA
12
FRA
18
SWE
10
RSA
11
WAL
12
CZE
7
GER
5
ENG
16
NED
29
IRL
5
11th299
2006 Kawasaki MX1 FLA
3
ESP
2
POR
5
GER
3
JAP
5
BUL
5
ITA
4
GBR
5
SWE
12
RSA
4
CZE
7
BEL
14
IRL
9
NED
12
FRA
2
5th443
2007 Kawasaki MX1 BEN
11
ESP
7
POR
12
ITA
2
GER
12
JAP
14
FRA
5
BUL
11
SWE
3
ITA
9
CZE
4
BEL
3
IRL
29
GBR
6
NED
12
8th355
2008 Kawasaki MX1 NED
16
ESP
5
POR
9
BUL
11
ITA
8
GBR
5
FRA
9
GER
3
SWE
11
RSA
9
BEL
15
CZE
7
IRL
1
BEN
14
ITA
13
8th352
2009 Yamaha MX1 ITA
1
BUL
7
TUR
10
BEN
3
POR
6
CAT
10
GBR
5
FRA
4
GER
7
LAT
11
SWE
6
BEL
7
CZE
9
NED
4
BRA
14
7th395
2010 Honda MX1 BUL
14
LOM
12
NED
4
POR
6
CAT
1
USA
31
FRA
8
GER
10
LAT
8
SWE
12
LIM
5
CZE
3
BRA
8
BEN
6
ITA
15
6th356
2011 TM MX1 BUL
15
NED
9
USA
16
BRA
14
FRA
10
POR
9
ESP
6
SWE
18
GER
19
LAT
10
LIM
6
CZE
4
GBR
13
EUR
16
ITA
17
12th267
2012 Suzuki MX1 NED
9
BUL
11
ITA
10
MEX
5
BRA
14
FRA
15
POR
9
BEL
7
SWE
6
LAT
7
RUS
10
CZE
9
GBR
7
BEN
3
EUR
8
GER
13
8th381
2013 Honda MX1 QAT
14
THA
12
NED
8
ITA
16
BUL
15
POR
12
BRA
16
FRA
ITA
14th232
TM SWE
13
LAT
18
FIN
19
GER
15
CZE
10
BEL
11
GBR
9
EUR
14
2014 TM MXGP QAT
13
THA
14
BRA
18
ITA
19
BUL
15
NED
9
ESP
18
GBR
16
FRA
15
ITA
13
GER
SWE
22
FIN
16
CZE
9
BEL
22
BRA
MEX
18th146
2015 Kawasaki MXGP QAT
THA
ARG
ITA
23
EUR
19
ESP
GBR
FRA
ITA
GER
SWE
LAT
19
CZE
BEL
24
ITA
NED
MEX
USA
41st15
2016 Husqvarna MXGP QAT
14
GBR
19
17th193
KTM THA
17
EUR
10
ARG
MEX
LAT
12
GER
15
ITA
9
ESP
16
FRA
ITA
14
CZE
16
BEL
10
SUI
13
NED
7
USA
USA
2017 Husqvarna MXGP QAT
18
INA
8
ARG
21
MEX
19
ITA
17
EUR
12
LAT
11
GER
12
FRA
15
RUS
13
ITA
14
POR
12
CZE
14
BEL
15
SUI
23
SWE
12
USA
NED
8
FRA
13
15th223
2018 Husqvarna MXGP ARG
22
EUR
16
ESP
19
ITA
17
POR
17
RUS
23
LAT
17
GER
21
GBR
22
FRA
20
ITA
18
INA
INA
CZE
15
BEL
14
SUI
14
BUL
15
TUR
NED
12
ITA
18
18th139
2019 Husqvarna MXGP ARG
GBR
14
NED
15
ITA
16
ITA
17
POR
18
FRA
15
RUS
20
LAT
15
GER
15
INA
11
INA
11
CZE
15
BEL
15
ITA
14
SWE
22
TUR
17
CHN
13
15th198
2020 Husqvarna MXGP GBR
31
NED
23
LAT
23
LAT
27
LAT
22
ITA
24
ITA
18
ITA
25
ITA
19
ITA
16
ITA
14
ESP
BEL
16
BEL
15
BEL
16
ITA
17
ITA
19
ITA
21
23rd94

Personal life

Leok married Karoliina Karu on 11 October 2008. [26] They have three sons, Sebastian (born 3 December 2007), [27] Travis Leok (born 14 April 2010) [28] and Leon Leok (born 14 March 2015). [29] His cousin Aigar Leok is also a motocross racer.

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