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Xavier Siméon
Xavier Siméon (born 31 August 1989) is a Grand Prix motorcycle racer from Belgium, competing in the MotoE World Cup. He is the winner of the 2009 FIM Superstock 1000 Championship and the 2006 European Superstock 600 Championship and the winner of the 2021 24 Hours Moto of Le Mans endurance race on Suzuki together with Sylvain Guintoli and Gregg Black. At the 2013 French Grand Prix, Siméon became the first Belgian rider since Didier de Radiguès in to take a podium finish, when he finished third behind Marc VDS Racing Team riders Scott Redding and Mika Kallio. Later in the season, Siméon took pole position for the German Grand Prix, the first such result for a Belgian since de Radiguès in . Two years later, Siméon achieved his first victory at the 2015 German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring. In doing so, he became only the third Belgian rider to win a motorcycle Grand Prix, after de Radiguès and Julien Vanzeebroeck. Siméon won the 2019–20 FIM Endurance World Champi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brussels
Brussels (french: Bruxelles or ; nl, Brussel ), officially the Brussels-Capital Region (All text and all but one graphic show the English name as Brussels-Capital Region.) (french: link=no, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale; nl, link=no, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest), is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. The Brussels-Capital Region is located in the central portion of the country and is a part of both the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community, but is separate from the Flemish Region (within which it forms an enclave) and the Walloon Region. Brussels is the most densely populated region in Belgium, and although it has the highest GDP per capita, it has the lowest available income per household. The Brussels Region covers , a relatively small area compared to the two other regions, and has a population of over 1.2 million. The five times larger metropolitan area of Brusse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzuki
is a Japan, Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Minami-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan. Suzuki manufactures automobiles, motorcycles, All-terrain vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), outboard motor, outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines. In 2016, Suzuki was the Automotive industry#By manufacturer, eleventh biggest automaker by production worldwide. Suzuki has over 45,000 employees and has 35 production facilities in 23 countries, and 133 distributors in 192 countries. The worldwide sales volume of automobiles is the world's tenth largest, while domestic sales volume is the third largest in the country. Suzuki's domestic motorcycle sales volume is the third largest in Japan. History In 1909, Michio Suzuki (inventor), Michio Suzuki (1887–1982) founded the Suzuki Loom Works in the small seacoast village of Hamamatsu, Japan. Business boomed as Suzuki built loom, weaving looms for Japan's giant silk industry. In 1929 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rossel (company)
Groupe Rossel (full name : Rossel & Cie, S.A.) is a major media group in Brussels and Wallonia, the French-speaking part of Belgium. The daily newspaper ''Le Soir'' is one of their main and most successful publications. The other daily the company owns is the subsidiary SudPresse, which publishes daily newspapers including ''La Capitale'' and '' La Meuse''. Together with De Persgroep, Rossel purchased the two broadsheets ''De Tijd'' and ''L'Echo'', and merged them into the new Mediafin. Rossel also owns several French newspapers, including '' La Voix du Nord''. Rossel led a consortium that acquired the French magazines ''Psychologies ''Psychologies'' is a monthly women's magazine dedicated to personal development and well-being, published by Rossel. History ''Psychologies'' was founded in 1970 by Jacques Mousseau. Sales rose to 70,000 copies. In 1997, the magazine was boug ...'' and ''Première''. References External links * Rossel Advertising sales housele Soir published ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Soir
''Le Soir'' (, "The Evening") is a French-language Belgian daily newspaper. Founded in 1887 by Emile Rossel, it was intended as a politically independent source of news. It is one of the most popular Francophone newspapers in Belgium, competing with ''La Libre Belgique'', and since 2005 has appeared in Berliner format. It is owned by Rossel & Cie, which also owns several Belgian news outlets and the French paper '' La Voix du Nord''. History and profile ''Le Soir'' was founded as a free advertising newspaper in 1887. Later it became a paying paper. When Belgium was occupied during the Second World War, ''Le Soir'' continued to be published under German censorship, unlike many Belgian newspapers which went underground. The paper, which became known as "Le Soir Volé" (or "Stolen Le Soir"), was parodied by the resistance group, the ''Front de l'Indépendance'' which in 1943 published a satirical pro-Allied edition of the paper, dubbed the "Faux Soir" (or "Fake Soir"), which wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julien Vanzeebroeck
Julien Vanzeebroeck (born 7 July 1946) is a Belgian former professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He made his Grand Prix debut in 1974, racing in the 50cc class. His best years were in 1974 and 1975 It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe. Events January * January 1 - Watergate scandal (United States): John N. Mitchell, H. R. ..., finishing third in the 50cc world championship both years. References 1946 births Living people Belgian motorcycle racers 50cc World Championship riders 125cc World Championship riders {{Motorcycle-sport-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sachsenring
The Sachsenring () is a motorsport racing circuit located in Hohenstein-Ernstthal near Chemnitz in Saxony, Germany. Among other events, it features the annual German motorcycle Grand Prix of the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championship. History The first race was held on 26 May 1927 on an layout on public roads, running also through the village of Hohenstein-Ernstthal itself. It was dubbed "Sachsenring" in 1937. The East German motorcycle Grand Prix was held there from 1961 to 1972. The local two stroke MZ bikes of Zschopau were competitive during this time. The quickest lap was achieved by 15 time World Champion Giacomo Agostini on a MV Agusta with a average. After West German Dieter Braun won in 1971 and the East German fans sang the West German National Anthem in celebration (as is the case in sport, the winner's National Anthem is played after the event), the event was limited to East European entrants for political reasons. In 1990, with faster Western m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 German Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 2015 German motorcycle Grand Prix was the ninth round of the 2015 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It was held at the Sachsenring in Hohenstein-Ernstthal on 12 July 2015. In the MotoGP class, Marc Márquez secured his fourth pole position of the season, and ultimately took his second victory of the season — his sixth successive wins from pole position at Sachsenring, ahead from his teammate Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi, who finished in third place. Scott Redding and Andrea Dovizioso crashed out from the race before the halfway mark. Hiroshi Aoyama, who previously replace Pedrosa at Repsol Honda Team — replaced an injured Karel Abraham, also crashed out from the race. Mike Di Meglio and Claudio Corti, who replaced an injured Stefan Bradl, force to retire from the race. Eugene Laverty's older brother, Michael Laverty return to MotoGP race as he replaced Marco Melandri as Melandri left Aprilia Racing Team Gresini after he failing to score any point after the firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorna Sports
Dorna Sports, S.L. is the commercial rights' holder for the motorcycling sport of Grand Prix racing. Established in 1988 as an international sports management and marketing company, it is headquartered in Madrid, with branch offices and/or subsidiaries in Barcelona, Amsterdam, London and Rome. Established by Banco Banesto as Dorna promoción del deporte, the company was sold to CVC Madrid in 1998 as the operation developed internationally and was renamed Dorna Sports. Private equity group Bridgepoint has been the majority shareholder of Dorna since 2006. Rights holdings Since 1992 Dorna has been the exclusive holder of all commercial and television rights relating to the World Championship series and since 2013 the Superbike World Championship. The company also participates in the management and marketing of other motorsports properties, including: the Spanish Road Racing Championship (CEV), the British Superbike Championship (BSB) and the Trials World Championships (Indoor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 German Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 2013 German motorcycle Grand Prix was the eighth round of the 2013 MotoGP season. It was scheduled to be held at the Sachsenring in Hohenstein-Ernstthal on 14 July 2013. In Moto2, Kalex rider Xavier Siméon secured his first pole position, the first for a Belgian rider since Didier de Radiguès took pole position in the 250cc class at the 1989 Belgian motorcycle Grand Prix. In MotoGP, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa were forced out of the event due to injuries. Classification MotoGP Moto2 Moto3 Championship standings after the race (MotoGP) Below are the standings for the top five riders and constructors after round eight has concluded. ;Riders' Championship standings ;Constructors' Championship standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. References {{MotoGP 2010–19 German motorcycle Grand Prix German Motorcycle Grand Prix German motorcycle Grand Prix The German motorcycle Grand Prix, first held in 1925, is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mika Kallio
Mika Kallio (born 8 November 1982) is a Finnish Grand Prix motorcycle racer, currently serving as the lead test and development rider for the Red Bull KTM team in MotoGP. He debuted in the 125cc World Championship with the Finnish rookie team Ajo Motorsport in the 2001 German Grand Prix and was awarded the "Rookie of the Year" with the team in 2002. After moving to the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team during the 2003 season, he finished runner-up in the 125cc class in both 2005 and 2006, and also finished runner-up in the 2014 Moto2 World Championship. Moving up to MotoGP full-time for 2009 and 2010, he obtained the "Rookie of the Year" award in his first season in the premier class. Career Early career Born in Valkeakoski, Kallio started racing in 1997 and won the 1998 Finnish championship in road racing, with further success in the competition in 1999 and 2000. During 2000, he also became the Nordic champion, after finishing second in the prior year. While Kallio pursued ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Redding
Scott Christopher Redding (born 4 January 1993) is a British motorcycle racer. For 2022 he is contracted to ride in Superbike World Championship with BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team after the 2020 and 2021 seasons with Ducati factory WSBK team riding a Panigale V4. In 2019, he competed in the British Superbike Championship riding a Ducati Panigale V4 for Paul Bird's PBM team, winning the championship on his first attempt. He is known for competing in Grand Prix motorcycle racing, primarily in the premier MotoGP class from 2014 to 2018. He was the youngest rider in Grand Prix motorcycle racing to win a race, breaking Marco Melandri's ten-year record, until Can Öncü broke this record in 2018.. Career Early career Born in Quedgeley, Gloucester, Redding started racing Mini Motos in 2001, winning the 2004 FAB-Racing Metrakit 50cc British MiniGP championship and then switching to the 80cc Metrakit "Calypso Cup" in 2005 in Spain, where he won all six rounds of the series. In 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc VDS Racing Team
Marc VDS Racing Team is a motorcycle racing team founded by Belgian owner Marc-Oswald van der Straten-Ponthoz, descendant of the founder of the Stella Artois brewery. The team competes in motorcycle racing in the Moto2 World Championship under the name ELF Marc VDS Racing Team. The team has previously competed in the MotoGP and MotoE classes. It also previously competed in many auto racing championships, particularly in grand touring classes - namely the FIA GT1 World Championship, the Blancpain Endurance Series, and the European Le Mans Series - as well as the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. They have also previously contested in rallying at various rally raid events, such as the Dakar Rally. History Mixed motorsport era Based in Gosselies, Belgium, Marc VDS began competing in the Belcar series as part of the racing program for the Gillet Vertigo, a Belgian sports car, under the Belgian Racing title. By 2005 the Gillet program expanded to include the international FIA GT Champi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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