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'''André Malherbe''' (born 21 March 1956) is a [[Belgian people|Belgian]] former professional Grand Prix [[motocross]] racer. He won three [[Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme|F.I.M.]] [[List of motocross World Championship results|500cc motocross World Championships]]. |
'''André Malherbe''' (born 21 March 1956) is a [[Belgian people|Belgian]] former professional Grand Prix [[motocross]] racer. He won three [[Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme|F.I.M.]] [[List of motocross World Championship results|500cc motocross World Championships]]. |
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Born in [[Huy]], the son of a motorcycle dealer, Malherbe began racing at an early age and earned his racing licence in 1973. He rode a [[Zündapp]] to win the 1973 FIM 125cc European motocross championship, and repeated as champion in 1974.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/chambres/index.php#0440929eb50fc2102 |title=1973 125cc European motocrosschampionship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=3 February 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/chambres/index.php#0440929e9d105fb02 |title=1974 125cc European motocrosschampionship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=3 February 2016 }}</ref> Malherbe finished the [[1977 FIM Motocross World Championship season|1977]] season third in the 250cc motocross world championship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/visite/index.php#0440929ca80bf1d1b |title=1977 250cc motocross world championship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=13 February 2016 }}</ref> Malherbe moved up to the 500cc world championship in [[1978 FIM Motocross World Championship season|1978]] and finished the season as the highest scoring KTM rider in sixth place.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/equipe/index.php#0440929e520b1f501 |title=1978 500cc motocross world championship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=13 February 2016 }}</ref> He joined the [[Honda]] factory racing team in 1979 and improved to a third-place finish in the 500cc world championship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/equipe/index.php#0440929e430bc8d01 |title=1979 500cc motocross world championship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=13 February 2016 }}</ref> In 1980, he captured his first 500cc world championship as a member of the Honda factory racing team. Malherbe successfully defended his title in 1981 and in 1984 he won his third 500cc world championship for Honda.<ref>[http://www.bestsports.com.br/db/atlpag.php?atl=8327&lang=2 André Malherbe career profile]</ref> At the time of his retirement, Malherbe's 41 Grand Prix race victories placed him fourth on the all-time winners list.<ref>[http://www.motorsport-aktuell.com/offroad/statistik--ergebnisse/alle-gp-sieger--651.html www.motorsport-aktuell.com]</ref> |
Born in [[Huy]], the son of a motorcycle dealer, Malherbe began racing at an early age and earned his racing licence in 1973. He rode a [[Zündapp]] to win the 1973 FIM 125cc European motocross championship, and repeated as champion in 1974.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/chambres/index.php#0440929eb50fc2102 |title=1973 125cc European motocrosschampionship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=3 February 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/chambres/index.php#0440929e9d105fb02 |title=1974 125cc European motocrosschampionship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=3 February 2016 }}</ref> Malherbe finished the [[1977 FIM Motocross World Championship season|1977]] season third in the 250cc motocross world championship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/visite/index.php#0440929ca80bf1d1b |title=1977 250cc motocross world championship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=13 February 2016 }}</ref> Malherbe moved up to the 500cc world championship in [[1978 FIM Motocross World Championship season|1978]] and finished the season as the highest scoring KTM rider in sixth place.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/equipe/index.php#0440929e520b1f501 |title=1978 500cc motocross world championship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=13 February 2016 }}</ref> He joined the [[Honda]] factory racing team in 1979 and improved to a third-place finish in the 500cc world championship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/equipe/index.php#0440929e430bc8d01 |title=1979 500cc motocross world championship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=13 February 2016 }}</ref> In 1980, he captured his first 500cc world championship as a member of the Honda factory racing team. Malherbe successfully defended his title in 1981 and in 1984 he won his third 500cc world championship for Honda.<ref>[http://www.bestsports.com.br/db/atlpag.php?atl=8327&lang=2 André Malherbe career profile]</ref> At the time of his retirement, Malherbe's 41 Grand Prix race victories placed him fourth on the all-time winners list.<ref>[http://www.motorsport-aktuell.com/offroad/statistik--ergebnisse/alle-gp-sieger--651.html www.motorsport-aktuell.com] {{wayback|url=http://www.motorsport-aktuell.com/offroad/statistik--ergebnisse/alle-gp-sieger--651.html |date=20100113041802 |df=y }}</ref> |
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After his motocross career ended, he competed in the [[1987 Spa 24 Hour]] round of the [[World Touring Car Championship]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/results/Andr%C3%A9-Malherbe-B.html |title=André Malherbe results |publisher=racingsportscars.com |accessdate=13 February 2016 }}</ref> He then began to compete in [[rally raid]]s. While competing in the [[1988 Paris–Dakar Rally|1988]] [[Dakar Rally|Paris to Dakar Rally]] he crashed and suffered serious injuries that left him [[Paralysis|paralyzed]]. |
After his motocross career ended, he competed in the [[1987 Spa 24 Hour]] round of the [[World Touring Car Championship]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/results/Andr%C3%A9-Malherbe-B.html |title=André Malherbe results |publisher=racingsportscars.com |accessdate=13 February 2016 }}</ref> He then began to compete in [[rally raid]]s. While competing in the [[1988 Paris–Dakar Rally|1988]] [[Dakar Rally|Paris to Dakar Rally]] he crashed and suffered serious injuries that left him [[Paralysis|paralyzed]]. |
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Revision as of 14:22, 13 October 2016
| André Malherbe | |
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 Malherbe in 1974 aboard a 125cc Zündapp | |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Born | 21 March 1956 (age 68) Huy, Belgium |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1975 - 1986 |
| Teams | Zündapp, Honda |
| Championships | 500cc - 1980, 1981, 1984 |
| Wins | 41 |
André Malherbe (born 21 March 1956) is a Belgian former professional Grand Prix motocross racer. He won three F.I.M. 500cc motocross World Championships.
Born in Huy, the son of a motorcycle dealer, Malherbe began racing at an early age and earned his racing licence in 1973. He rode a Zündapp to win the 1973 FIM 125cc European motocross championship, and repeated as champion in 1974.[1][2] Malherbe finished the 1977 season third in the 250cc motocross world championship.[3] Malherbe moved up to the 500cc world championship in 1978 and finished the season as the highest scoring KTM rider in sixth place.[4] He joined the Honda factory racing team in 1979 and improved to a third-place finish in the 500cc world championship.[5] In 1980, he captured his first 500cc world championship as a member of the Honda factory racing team. Malherbe successfully defended his title in 1981 and in 1984 he won his third 500cc world championship for Honda.[6] At the time of his retirement, Malherbe's 41 Grand Prix race victories placed him fourth on the all-time winners list.[7]
After his motocross career ended, he competed in the 1987 Spa 24 Hour round of the World Touring Car Championship.[8] He then began to compete in rally raids. While competing in the 1988 Paris to Dakar Rally he crashed and suffered serious injuries that left him paralyzed.
References
- ^ "1973 125cc European motocrosschampionship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "1974 125cc European motocrosschampionship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "1977 250cc motocross world championship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ "1978 500cc motocross world championship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ "1979 500cc motocross world championship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ André Malherbe career profile
- ^ www.motorsport-aktuell.com Template:Wayback
- ^ "André Malherbe results". racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
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