Alex Debón Latorre (born 1 March 1976 in

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) is a former professional

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road racer, who last competed in the Moto2 World Championship.

Career

He began racing internationally in 2000 after a handful of wildcard rides, but after several years of middling results he became Aprilia's test and reserve rider in 2006. He was promoted to a regular race ride for 2008, after some strong wildcard showings including

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in 2006 and

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in 2007. Debón opened the season with a pole position in

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, leading on the final lap before dropping to fourth. He took his first GP win on 18 May 2008 at Le Mans in the

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. Having qualified on pole, he correctly chose dry tyres in changeable conditions, and pulled away to a huge lead - resulting in speculation that his bike may contain

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, in preparation for Aprilia's planned MotoGP class bike. It was the 112th GP start of his career. For 2010 he raced for Ajo Motorsport in Moto2, with a chassis by FTR Moto. He finished second in the first race in Qatar. At Assen, he crashed heavily in qualifying, breaking his collarbone having set the third-quickest time in the session. During the season, Debón announced his intention to retire at the end of the season, and will be replaced by Kevin Coghlan for the season.

Career statistics

Grand Prix motorcycle racing

By season

Races by year

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) (Races in bold indicate pole position, races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Debon, Alex 1976 births Living people People from La Vall d'Uixó Sportspeople from the Province of Castellón Spanish motorcycle racers 250cc World Championship riders Moto2 World Championship riders