Mattia Casadei with his mechanic in the pit of Rookies Cup 2016
Mattia Casadei with his mechanic in the pit of Rookies Cup 2016

Mattia
Casadei

Italy

Italy

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Red Bull Rookies Cup

Date of birth

1 July 1999

Place of birth

Rimini, Italy

Age

27

Nationality

Italy

Italy

Career start

2008

Discipline

Rookies Cup

Mattia's racing hero is Kevin Schwantz and at school his favourite subject is science but since he was very young he would rather be riding than studying. "When I was a child I liked to watch my dad and my uncle race and when I was 6 years old my father bought me a pocketbike and so begin my passion! My Dad was my mechanic and thanks to him and my family I could carry on my career."
Mattia Casadei racing on his pocket bike as a kid

Mattia Casadei racing on his pocket bike as a kid

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"My best race ever was in 2012 in the my rookie year of Pre-GP Italian championship at the Misano World Circuit. I started in 12th position in very bad weather conditions for a wet race. From the beginning I found immediately the right feeling with the bike and with the track. I overtook my rivals and I won with a large lead over the second. It was a great race!
Mattia Casadei - Winning at Misano in the Italian Pre-GP Championship 2012

Mattia Casadei - Winning at Misano in the Italian Pre-GP Championship 2012

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In 2014 he rode well enough at the Selection Event to be invite to join the Rookies Cup for 2015 but he also learnt that he needed to make some changes. "I learnt that I was too much impulsive and this brought me to do a bad season, I learnt to think before doing things in race."
Mattia Casadei - A great race from pole in Vallelunga 2014

Mattia Casadei - A great race from pole in Vallelunga 2014

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"My best race of 2014 was in Vallelunga. I started from the 1st position and I made the holeshot. I found immediately the feeling with the bike. Me and another rider had got a large lead from the group of pursuers, but in the last lap I crashed with an highside, still it was my best race."
"For me the best race of 2015 was Silverstone Race 2. It started to rain as we were getting ready it was clear that it was going to be a wet race and in my head I got the conviction to do a good race."
Mattia Casadei racing at the very wet Silverstone Race 2 - 2015

Mattia Casadei racing at the very wet Silverstone Race 2 - 2015

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"I made a good fist lap because I went from 12 place and on the second lap I was third.But then in the third lap I crashed but managed to keep the engine going and I restarted the race from the last position. I Recovered up to eighth but I crashed again and I went back to last again I recovered another time and I finished eighth. I like this race because I realised that if I want I can do it all."
Mattia Casadei with fellow Italian Rookies Bonoli, Di Giannantonio & Ieraci

Mattia Casadei with fellow Italian Rookies Bonoli, Di Giannantonio & Ieraci

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"In 2015 I learn a lot for improve my self in the build up to the races. I really like the ambiance of the Red Bull Rookies Cup because it's similar to a big family. I loved the Grand Prix tracks, I really like the fast sections because if you havent the bravery you not are fast."
Mattia Casadei racing at Rookies Cup 2016

Mattia Casadei racing at Rookies Cup 2016

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He knows that only if he really does gain from previous experience will he succeed. "My expectation of the 2016 season is to do the best I can and finish the Rookies Cup in the top 3 and win the Italian Championship. I know that racing is very hard work and I am prepared for that as I want eventually to win the MotoGP World Championship."
Mattia Casadei flying his Motocross bike 2016

Mattia Casadei flying his Motocross bike 2016

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A great aim and he intends to enjoy the journey. "Racing and winning is the best satisfaction because it means that you have do the best setup in your bike, work good with the team. It's a satisfaction for all the people that work for me and follow me."
Mattia Casadei in the pit of Rookies Cup 2016

Mattia Casadei in the pit of Rookies Cup 2016

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  • 2015
    • 14th Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Overall
      Best results 8th in Sachsenring 2, Silverstone 2 and Misano. Consistant and quick but needing to make an extra step to be a real challenger in 2016.
  • 2014
    • 14th Moto3 Championship
      Italy
      Honda FTR Moto3 - Sic58squadracorse
  • 2013
    • 5th 125 Pre-GP Championship
      Italy
      Honda 125cc - Sic58squadracorse
  • 2012
    • 6th 125 Pre-GP Championship
      Italy
      Metrakit 125cc
  • 2011
    • 1st Minibike Championship Junior C
      Italy
      Pasini Racing
    • 1st European Minibike Championship Open 40cc
      Pasini Racing
  • 2010
    • 1st Minibike Championship Junior B
      Italy
      Pasini Racing
    • 4th European Minibike Championship Junior B
      Pasini Racing
  • 2009
    • 5th Minibike Championship Junior A
      Italy
      Pasini Racing)
  • 2008
    • 2nd Italian Minibike Championship Rookies
      Pasini Racing