About David Philippaerts
Born 1983. David Philippaerts is an Italian motocross rider and businessperson.
David Philippaerts (born 7 December 1983 in Pietrasanta) is an Italian former professional motocross racer of Italian and Belgian descent. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 2000 to 2014 before returning as a wild card in 2022. His most notable achievement is winning the 2008 MX1 World Championship.
Philippaerts was the 2008 F.I.M. world champion in the MX-1GP class riding for a Yamaha team run by former motocross world champion Michele Rinaldi.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in David Philippaerts's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped David Philippaerts's
Frequently asked questions
Who is David Philippaerts?
Italian motorcycle racer
When was David Philippaerts born?
David Philippaerts was born on 7 December 1983 in Pietrasanta.
What is David Philippaerts's occupation?
David Philippaerts is a motocross rider and businessperson.
What nationality is David Philippaerts?
David Philippaerts is Italian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: David Philippaerts
· DBpedia: David Philippaerts
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Philippaerts. https://biography.guide/david-philippaerts/
MLA: "David Philippaerts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-philippaerts/.
Chicago: "David Philippaerts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-philippaerts/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-23 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:08 UTC