ALVARO BAUTISTA

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Place of birth: Talavera de la Reina
Date of birth: 21/Nov/1984
Weight: 54Kg.
Height: 167cm.

Alvaro Bautista is one of the Spanish youngsters who proved their potential in the Spanish Movistar Cup which launched countryman Dani Pedrosa's brilliant career. The youngster from Talavera made his Grand Prix debut in 2002, the year in which he also took second overall in the Spanish 125cc Championship. The following year, he only took 20th overall in the 125cc World Championship, but his season was highlighted by a fourth at Phillip Island and a sixth at Valencia, and also by the title he clinched in his domestic championship. 2004 saw him moving to seventh overall after taking four podium finishes, a second place at Donington and third at Losail, Sepang and Valencia. After a disastrous 2005, the following season was Bautista's best ever, as he broke numerous records on his way to eight victories and a maiden 125cc Championship. Staying with the Aspar Team, the Spaniard now moves up to 250cc.