Capirossi appointed MotoGP safety advisor
Added on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 by Carole Nash Editor
Capirossi appointed MotoGP safety advisor
Loris Capirossi has been appointed as safety advisor for the MotoGP championship following his retirement from the sport.
The 38-year-old, whose MotoGP career spanned two decades across the 125, 250 and MotoGP classes, called time on his career at the end of the season, with his last race coming in Valencia two weeks ago.
Following his retirement from racing, Capirossi has now been appointed as a safety advisor for MotoGP, with an official statement highlighting how Capirossi’s experience will be invaluable to the series and future riders, as he assists with both safety and regulatory matters.
“With an exciting new chapter in the history of the world championship commencing with the introduction of the 1000cc capacity machines, the new CRT rules and the new Moto3 category for the 2012 season, Capirossi’s insight will provide highly valuable input as MotoGP welcomes important and significant changes to the sport.
“Calling upon his understanding of the needs and requirements of riders and his vast experience of a range of different machines, Loris Capirossi will offer the MotoGP World Championship advice on matters relating to safety, the new regulations, the competition in general and the homologation of new tracks.”
It was also announced that Capirossi’s traditional number 65 would be retired from MotoGP use “in recognition of Capirossi’s outstanding contribution to the sport throughout his career.”
