Rider bio

 "My favorites subjects in school are the Italian language and foreign languages," states Gabriele simply. "When I'm not running I love listening to music, going to the beach, playing football."

But it is on the bike that he thrives. "My dream is compete in the World Championship. It allows me to travel around the world and to know the best of the best of the sport. My hero in motorcycling is Pol Espargaro."

"My father is a big fan of motorcycling, he has always possessed of motorcycle racing even though he never had the possibility to compete when he was a young man."

"He always followed me, accompanying me since I was little, and he who gave me the chance to do what I like. My career up to here him proud and I am happy for this."

"My father and I are traveling together for the Italian circuits, he always believed in me and make me run has made many sacrifices. but it's our dream."

"In 2012 I attended the CIV Junior Category A and the trophy Marco Simoncelli."

"In 2013 it was again the CIV Junior."

"In 2014 I participated and won the fourth edition of Metrakit MiniGP school with 126 points, and was awarded the Motor Bike Expo from Suberbike Champion Ivan Goi."

"In 2015 I entered the CIV in the very competitive PreMoto3 category and participated thanks to an exemption for the minimum limit of the age in the category 125. That season I had a shoulder injury that did not allow me to compete in two of the races of the championship, but I did it anyway, gained a lot of experience and I enjoyed it a lot."

"In 2016 I stayed in the CIV in PreMoto3 with the 'Flashmotor' team of Marco Cipriani, we won the championship."

"In Vallelunga and Mugello circuits I reached 4 consecutive top spots, then a slight decrease in Imola and Misano but never too far from the podium."

"These results were a great joy for me and all my friends and my family who were with me in every race. Until the last round I have not given up the lead in the standings and managing well the last two races I brought home the title of Italian Champion."

"I learned that in sport, much sacrifice and continuity is very important, but knowing how to use the intelligence in the race counts as much as the other things."

"The race of which I am more proud is round 4 of the Italian Championship (CIV) in 2016 at Mugello, with my 125 2-stroke. I arrived first on the two the categories that make up the PreMoto3, ending in front of the 250 4-stroke, also with the first place I won the leadership of the standings with maximum points having won the first four rounds."

"Now the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, I could not ask for more, best to be excited and say little. I'll give my all in this competition, a great opportunity and I do not want to waste it."

"Winning is fundamental but reached a good feeling with the team is very important. The team becomes like a family. I want to broaden my horizons, learn and meet new people and circuits. It's an honor for me and I hope to repay early the team with great results."