Biography Summary
| Date of Birth | 16/02/1979 |
| Place of Birth | Urbino, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Residence | London, UK |
| Height | 182 cm |
| Weight | 59 kg |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Hobbies | Soccer, radio-controlled toys |
Career Summary
| MotoGP/500cc | 250cc | 125cc | All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Grand Prix | 2000 – RSA | 1998 – JPN | 1996 – MAL | |
| First pole position | 2001 – RSA | 1999 – MAL | 1996 – CZE | |
| First race fastest lap | 2000 – RSA | 1998 – MAL | 1996 – FRA | |
| First podium | 2000 – SPA | 1998 – SPA | 1996 – AUT | |
| First Grand Prix victory | 2000 – GBR | 1998 – NED | 1996 – CZE | |
| Grand Prix victories | 79 | 14 | 12 | 105 |
| 2nd Positions | 37 | 5 | 1 | 43 |
| 3rd Positions | 23 | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| Podiums | 139 | 21 | 15 | 175 |
| Poles | 49 | 5 | 5 | 59 |
| Race fastest lap | 66 | 11 | 9 | 86 |
| World Championship wins | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
