5 Facts About Marco Melandri

1. In November 2014, it was announced that Marco Melandri would return to Gresini, Aprilia's factory team for the 2015 season.

2. From that point, Marco Melandri won races at Miller Motorsports Park, Motorland Aragon and a double at Brno, to move within 21 points of the championship lead held by Max Biaggi.

3. On 2 October 2011, Marco Melandri signed a contract to ride with the BMW World Superbike team for the 2012 season, after Yamaha elected not to continue with a factory team after the 2011 season.

4. In 2009 Marco Melandri achieved his first podium since 2007 with his 2nd-place finish at the wet French motorcycle Grand Prix.

5. In 1997, Marco Melandri won the Italian 125cc championship, finishing 4th in European 125cc championship.