#22 Cyril
Carrillo
France
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Red Bull Rookies Cup
Date of birth | 31 August 1990 |
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Place of birth | Marseille |
Age | 35 |
Nationality | France |
Career start | 2003 |
Disciplines | Rookies Cup |
Cyril Carrillo - Rider Portrait 2007
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Just like his French Cup colleague Johann Zarco, Cyril Carrillo ranks among the more seasoned riders in the field. All born in Marseille.
Cyril Carrillo on the podium in Brno 2007
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His first and ultimately also decisive contact with motorcycle racing: a few laps around a kart track on a pocket bike at the age of six.
Cyril Carrillo racing in Valencia 2007
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C.C. finished second in the French 125cc championship last year. Carrillo emphasises his physical fitness and should start the season well-prepared in terms of condition.
Cyril Carrillo on the podium in Valencia 2007
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The young Frenchman’s role models are Valentino Rossi as well as reigning 125cc world champion Alvaro Bautista from Spain.