Tony Cairoli is renowned all over the world as one of the best-ever motocross racers. His career has included successes such as nine FIM World Championships and six consecutive premier class world titles between 2009-14. He is cited as a player who performs with vast technical skill as well as aesthetic flair, making him a fan favourite in the sport.
Tony hails from Patti, Sicily. He has described his upbringing as being surrounded by bikes and racing. His dad owned a Vespa and Lambretta, and would do speed challenges on the streets of Patti. This influence ensured Cairoli’s early initiation into motocross racing. After spending his youth honing his skills, he entered into the motocross Grand Prix in 2002, riding a Yamaha. It was only two years later, in 2004, that he won his first Grand Prix title.
Toni is celebrated for his large amount of wins over his career, with 178 under his belt. In 2012, he won his 50th Grand Prix title. Despite already having achieved a reputation as one of the best motocross racers of all times, he continues to compete, his motivation born out of a passion for racing as well as a desire to keep winning. He has proven that he is still one of the strongest players, winning first place in Latvia at the 2020 championship. He cites dedication, strong work ethic and love of racing as the key to his success.