Kouki Takahashi
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| Nationality |  Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 3 September 1987 Saitama, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 24 April 2011 (aged 23) Saitama, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kouki Takahashi (高橋江紀, Takahashi Kōki, 3 September 1987 – 24 April 2011) was a Japanese professional motorcycle racer.[1] He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing as a wildcard entrant in three Japanese Grand Prix (2005, 2006 & 2010).[1][2] He died on Sunday April 24, 2011 following a road traffic accident in Saitama, Japan. He was the younger brother of former Moto2 world champion, Yuki Takahashi.[3]
Career statistics[1]
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
By season
| Season | Class | Motorcycle | Race | Win | Podium | Pole | FLap | Pts | Plcd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 250cc | Honda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 2006 | 250cc | Honda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 2010 | Moto2 | RBB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Races by year
(key)
| Year | Class | Bike | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Pos. | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 250cc | Honda | SPA | POR | CHN | FRA | ITA | CAT | NED | GBR | GER | CZE | JPN 16 |
MAL | QAT | AUS | TUR | VAL | NC | 0 | |
| 2006 | 250cc | Honda | SPA | QAT | TUR | CHN | FRA | ITA | CAT | NED | GBR | GER | CZE | MAL | AUS | JPN 20 |
POR | VAL | NC | 0 | |
| 2010 | Moto2 | RBB | QAT | SPA | FRA | ITA | GBR | NED | CAT | GER | CZE | IND | RSM | ARA | JPN 34 |
MAL | AUS | POR | VAL | NC | 0 |
References
- ^ a b c "Rider Statistics - Kouki Takahashi". MotoGP.com. Retrieved 2015-12-20.
- ^ "Wild card riders profile" (PDF). mobilityland.co.jp. Twin Ring Motegi. 17 September 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ "Yuki Takahashi's brother passes away". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2015.