Fabio Quartararo is MotoGP Champion after finishing fourth in the last race at Misano. Starting from 15th place and having benefited from a few drivers who were eliminated in the race, the Frenchman improved in the standings throughout the race and still reached third place on the last lap of the race. Although he lost the podium in the final corners, he secured the title.
To find out more about the 22-year-old world champion, motogp.com has put together ten personal aspects of Quartararo’s life:
– The Yamaha rider is from Nice, France and started riding motorcycles at the age of four, accompanied by Jean Philipe Henry and his father Etienne, a former French champion in the 125cc class.
– His father was also a locksmith while his mother is a hairdresser. The newest world champion lives in Andorra.
– Quartararo, also known as El Diablo, got this nickname after creating a replica of the helmet of Roberto Locatelli – winner of the 125cc World Championship in 2000 – with a devil sticker on it.
– After a tough day of racing, there is nothing better for the Yamaha rider than a hamburger; he does not hide his love for food.
– Fabio Quartararo is friends with Daniel Ricciardo, a Formula 1 driver who drives in the McLaren colors. The Frenchman also has friendships with two other drivers who compete at the forefront of motorsport: Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon.
– With the challenge of going as far as possible with minimal fuel consumption, # 20 started its own online trend by creating the Hatag #fqfuelchallenge.
– His sensitivity for the fashion world did not go unnoticed in the paddock. In his spare time, Fabio Quartararo even modeled for Dolce & Gabbana.
– In addition to his sporting life associated with MotoGP, the Frenchman started golfing this year.
– Thomas Maubant is Quartararo’s closest friend and is also one of the people who accompany the driver through the calendar.
– The Yamaha rider is a big fan of J. Balvin.