27 May 2015 ID: 55232

Rider profile: Sébastien Gimbert

Rider profile: Sébastien Gimbert

STATISTICS

Date of Birth

9 September 1977

Birthplace

Puy-en-Velay, France

Racing Number

111


Sébastien Gimbert is no stranger to championship trophies, having won both the French 250cc and French Superbike championships twice. The Frenchman also has a rich history with Honda. He raced for official Honda teams from 1995-2001 and started his endurance career with the manufacturer in 1999. The 40-year-old rider secured the EWC title in 2004 and has placed second overall in the championship twice in 2011 and 2012. 

Joining Honda Endurance Racing in 2014 he helped the squad claim its maiden EWC win at the 8 Hours of Oschersleben that same year. Sébastien has also helped the team secure several podiums at Portimao, 8 Hours of Slovakia ring and most recently kicking off the 2017/2018 FIM Endurance World Championship, and claiming the first 24-hour podium for the team, with a third place at the Bol d’Or. 

CAREER INFORMATION

2017-2018

3rd Bol d’Or

2016-2017

13th Endurance World Championship / 3rd Slovakia

2016:

4th Endurance World Championship / 2nd Portimao

2015:

9th Endurance World Championship

2014:

6th Endurance World Championship / 1st Oschersleben

2013:

13th Endurance World Championship

2012:

2nd Endurance World Championship / 2nd French Superbike Championship

2011:

French Superbike Champion / 2nd Endurance World Championship

2010:

2nd French Superbike Championship

2009:

French Superbike Champion

2008:

29th World Superbike Championship

2007:

1st Bol d'Or

2006:

3rd Le Mans 24-hour / 19th World Superbike Championship

2005:

16th World Superbike Championship / 1st Le Mans 24-hour

2004:

Endurance World Champion

2003:

1st Spa 24-hour and Bol d'Or / 2nd Le Mans 24-hour

2002:

1st Le Mans 24-hour and Bol d'Or

2001:

Official Honda rider / 2nd Le Man 24-hour and Bol d'Or / French 600 Supersport Championship

2000:

Official Honda rider / GP250 World Championship / 1st Le Mans 24-hour

1999:

Official Honda rider / GP500 World Championship

1998:

Official Honda rider / GP500 World Championship

1997:

Official Honda rider / 6th European 250cc Championship

1996

Official Honda rider / 5th 250cc European Championship

1995:

Official Honda rider / 4th French 250cc Championship

1994:

11th French Open 125cc Championship

 

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