Simone Corsi is Retiring From Moto2

Simone Corsi ends his 20-year career in Grand Prix racing after competing in both the 125cc and Moto2 classes.

Corsi, who never won in Moto2, did manage to finish on the podium on nine occasions after arriving in the intermediate class in 2010. The Italian jumped up to Moto2 with high expectations following a successful career in the 125cc class, winning five races and finishing second in the 2008 season behind Mike Di Meglio.

“My career as a rider ends here,” wrote Corsi. “Sooner or later this moment had to come. It has been 23 very long years. Sacrifices, satisfactions but also many disappointments. In 2025 new challenges await me, I will be on the track but with a different role.”

Corsi began his career on the world stage in 2002 as part of the 125cc category with a sole appearance at Mugello. Then, one year later, Corsi became a full-time racer in the class (2003) before securing his maiden podium in his second full season.

Corsi had to wait another three years before winning his first race in 2007, which was his only victory that season, however, 208 proved to be the highest point of his career as he won on four occasions. Corsi missed out on the title by 39 points as Di Meglio proved a dominant force that year.

During his 125cc career, Corsi took one year out of the lower category as he stepped up to the 250cc class in 2005, which was followed by an immediate return to 125’s in 2006. Corsi rode for a number of brands and teams, starting his career with Honda before competing with Aprilia and Gilera (250cc season). After another three years with Aprilia to end his 125cc career, Corsi then switched to Motobi before stints at FTR, Speed Up, Forward KLX and Kalex.

Corsi ended his Moto2 career with three seasons at MV Agusta, although he finished inside the top ten just three times.

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