Description: (Italian Retired Motorcycle Road Racer Who is a Five-Time Premier Class Race Winner)
Marco Melandri, an Italian retired motorcycle road racer, had a successful career in both MotoGP and the Superbike World Championship. He won races and was a runner-up in various seasons during his MotoGP years, particularly excelling in 2005 and 2006. Melandri also had a competitive rivalry with Nicky Hayden during this time. After transitioning to the Superbike World Championship, he continued to perform well before retiring in 2019, briefly returning in 2020.