About Fausto Gresini
Fausto Gresini (23 January 1961 – 23 February 2021) was an Italian professional motorcycle road racer and racing team manager. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1983 to 1994, most prominently as a two-time 125cc world champion riding for the Garelli factory racing team. After his racing career, Gresini formed the Gresini Racing team, which he operated until his death from COVID-19 in 2021. During his riding career, Gresini won two world championship titles in the 125cc class in 1985 and 1987. Gresini founded the Gresini Racing team in 1997 with partner Fabrizio Cecchini as the technical director, and served as its team principal until his death. He is tied with Ángel Nieto for the record of 11 consecutive victories in the 125 class, accomplished across 1986 and 1987. He holds the record of the most 125cc victories in one season with ten in 1987 - he crashed in the final race but won all others.
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