At the moment, all attention is focused on a football World Cup which is reaching its epilogue. An interest in football which was the first passion for a Max Biaggi who was seriously thinking about a professional career with crampons rather than glory with leather on. But at 18, the pass was made and the shot on goal was instantaneous...
In 1989, at the age of 18, the young footballer Max Biaggi discovered the motorcycle. With the consequences that we know. Six titles, including one taken at the age of 41, will illustrate a brilliant career in both Grand Prix and Superbike. For the first category, the prize list opened at European level in 1991 with an Aprilia, in 250cc, a category that he dominated for four seasons in a row from 1994 to 1997. A feat that he had begun to glimpse in 1992, year of his first podium at Mugello: “ that’s where it clicked. I then understood that it was possible » remembers the then future Roman emperor.
« I discovered my passion for motorcycles late in life, but it instantly consumed me. In an instant, it became my life. From there, my course of action was to learn from more experienced drivers. It's all about the details. Even rivalry helps you. So, the one that pitted me against Valentino Rossi gave me energy ».
In 1998, Max Biaggi reached the premier category which was the 500cc and ended his campaign as vice-world champion. He boasts 13 victories and 45 podiums among the elite. In 2007, he attempted the Superbike adventure which ended with a title in 2010 and 2012. At 41, he took his last crown, the sixth, and at 44, he bowed out as third in the championship. Longevity records that still stand today.
