The most experienced rider in our stables was born in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, on 5th July 1986. Pirro started his career on 125cc bikes in 2003. During his four years in this class, his most notable achievement is his third-place ranking in 2005.

2010 and 2011 saw Michele participate in the Moto2 championship, where he secured a pole position and two podiums, one of which was a victory. After only two years of competing in Moto2, the Italian made the step to MotoGP.

Of his thirteen years in MotoGP, Michele spent most of his time on a Ducati, primarily testing and developing. He has 68 races under his belt and scored a total of 234 world championship points at the time of writing.

Aside from several Wildcards to participate in different events, Pirro can also be found competing in the Italian Superbike (CIV) series. He has ridden over 100 races, and has won over 70 races and multiple CIV championships.

Working together with (experienced) professional athletes such as Michele enables us to develop our gear based on their priceless feedback, resulting in innovative and high-quality gear for both track and road. Teamwork makes the dream work.

We also support the youngest fanatics of the sport through the Race Kids motorsports academy. Despite being made for the smallest sizes, the suits and gloves are far from immature: they are held to the same safety standards as the adult versions. This way, we can ensure a safe and fun introduction to the sport.

Race Kids are located in the Netherlands, where they introduce children of 7 years and older to riding motorcycles. Kids ride on mini bikes, but it is also possible to ride a shifter bike for those who’ve outgrown the mini bikes. The organisation provides the motorcycle to ride on, a MACNA suit to wear during the day, and of course the needed guidance.

As real motorcycle freaks it doesn’t come as a surprise that we love motorcycle racing! For many years we’ve been supporting riders in the MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3, Moto-E and many other championships.

This year is no exception, and we’ve even had the pleasure of adding some more talent to our racing family. We’re proud to announce to you our racing line-up for 2024.

The Andalusian lion was born in Conil de la Frontera, a coastal town in the province of Cádiz, Spain. In 2012, Marcos grabbed his first pole in his first race in the Red Bull Rookies cup at fourteen years of age. He moved to the Moto3 Junior class in 2014 before joining the big guys a few years later.

Marcos’ best season was 2019 where he racked up a total of four podiums and a third place in the overall standings. After nine Moto2 races in 2023 and no top ten finish, Marcos moved to the American Racing Team where he racked up points regularly and even grabbed his first Moto2 podium.

Capitan Andalusia is riding with MACNA for the 9th season in a row and the most loyal MACNA rider currently active in MotoGP.

The talented Belgian rider was born in Namur, near Charleroi, on 3rd May 2004. He was named after MotoGP legend Barry Sheene and also rides with the same number in the same style. He competed in his first race at the age of nine, and competed in the European Talent Cup and Red Bull Rookies Cup before testing his skills in MotoGP.

After only one year in Moto3, Baltus joined RW Racing GP in Moto2. Barry has been riding for the Dutch team ever since and will do so in 2024 for the fourth year in a row. This season will be Barry’s first with MACNA as his wingman.

Born at the start of 2004 in Monselice, Italy, Matteo spent the majority of his career racing in the CIV Italian series. A few seasons he spent in the Spanish CEV before competing in the Red Bull Rookies cup for three years.

In 2022, Matteo made his debut in Moto3. Due to an injury incurred during a crash at the Sachsenring and the surgery that was needed, it became a shortened season. After moving to the Rivacold Snipers team in 2023, Matteo continued his development and noted his first top 10 finishes. 2024 will be all about securing that first podium finish for the talented rider.

Our youngest rider was born on 2 September 2005 in Chertsey, England. Whatley started his career in the British Talent Cup in 2018, followed by the European Talent Cup in 2018 and 2019.

In 2019, Joshua started competing in the FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship. He would remain in this competition for three years before eventually moving to grand prix racing in Moto3.

Joshua scored his first points in 2023, and is set on improving in 2024. This season will be Josh’s first with MACNA as his wingman. Edit: halfway through the season Joshua has made the step to the CEV Moto2 championship.

On 9 June 1998, a future racer named Héctor Garzó Vicent was born in the city of Paterna, Spain. Garzó started his racing career in 2016 at the FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship.

Héctor would participate in both the Moto2 European and Moto2 World Championships before lining up on the grid of the MotoE World Cup in 2019. He has been competing in MotoE ever since and a regular face on the podium.

This will be Héctor’s first season riding with MACNA. How many podiums do you think he’s going to add to his tally?

On 30th September 1994, Andrea Mantovani was born in Ferrara, Italy. He made his debut in the Italian mini-moto championship in 2007. In years after, he competed in the Aprilia Junior GP Trophy, Italian 125cc, Superstock 600, and Supersport competitions.

In 2016, Mantovani participated in the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup, but returned to Italy to race in the Superbike series for several years. 2021 saw Andrea make his debut in MotoE where he will be competing for the fourth year in a row in 2024. His best season to date was 2023 with three podiums, two of which were victories.

The most experienced rider in our stables was born in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, on 5th July 1986. Pirro started his career on 125cc bikes in 2003 and became champion a year later. When he competed in Superstock and Supersport, he became national champion in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

2010 and 2011 saw Michele participate in the Moto2 championship, where he secured a pole position and two podiums, one of which was a victory. After only two years of competing in Moto2, the Italian made the step to MotoGP.

Of his thirteen years in MotoGP, Michele spent most of his time on a Ducati, primarily testing and developing. He has 68 races under his belt and scored a total of 234 world championship points. Pirro can also be found at the Italian Superbike series, and he has several Wildcards to participate in other events.

TROPHY CABINET:

• 2019    1st place Italian Superbike Championship
• 2018    1st place Italian Superbike Championship
• 2017    1st place Italian Superbike Championship
• 2015    1st place Italian Superbike Championship
• 2009    1st place Italian Supersport Championship
• 2008    1st place Italian Superstock Championship
• 2007    1st place Italian Superstock Championship
• 2004    1st place 125cc European Championship

Bernardi was born in San Marino on 29th August 2001. He started his career at age five in the mini-moto competition and participated in several national championships, including MiniGP and Pre-Moto3. In 2016 at age fourteen, Luca took part in the Italian Moto3.

2017 saw him race in the Italian Supersport 300 class, which he concluded as champion, just like the Yamaha R3 Cup in that same year. He competed in different competitions in the years after, with becoming champion of the Supersport 600 class in 2020 as next major achievement. In 2024, Luca will take part in the Italian Superbike championship.

TROPHY CABINET:

• 2020    1st place Italian Supersport 600 Championship
• 2017    1st place Italian Supersport 300 Championship
• 2017    1st place Yamaha R3 Cup

10th August 1987, Lorenzo Demetrio Zanetti is born in Brescia, Italy. He became vice-champion of the Honda RS125 GP Trophy in 2003 and secured the title a year later. After a number of years riding 125cc bikes, Lorenzo moved to the big boys in 2010. 

The experienced rider has competed in several championships, securing a top three finish in multiple seasons, and a second-place finish in 2017. His best season was without a doubt 2023, as the Italian secured his first ever national title at age 36.

In 2024, Lorenzo will continue racing on a Ducati, though he has made the step abroad towards IDM; the German Superbike series.

TROPHY CABINET:

• 2023    1st place Italian Superbike Championship

Vlad Neaga was born in Hunedoara, Romania on 30th July 1999 and is one of the most successful Romanian racers. He celebrated his first championship at age 15 and won a staggering number of championships in the years after, mostly in Supermoto.  

Vlad has also participated in international stages of the Balkan Supermoto and Speed Motorcycle Championships, being nominated in 2014, 2015, 2019 and 2020 Motorcycle Athlete of the Year in Romania. 2020 was his most successful season, as he won all three championships he competed in: MotoRC, Supermoto and Superbike.

TROPHY CABINET:

• 2023    1st place Romanian MotoRC Championship
• 2022    1st place Romanian MotoRC Championship
• 2020    1st place Romanian Supermoto Championship
• 2020    1st place Romanian Superbike Championship
• 2020    1st place Romanian MotoRC Championship
• 2019    2nd place Romanian Supersport Championship
• 2018    1st place East European Speed Championship
• 2018    1st place Romanian Speed Championship
• 2018    1st place Romanian Supermoto Championship
• 2017    1st place Romanian Supermoto Championship
• 2016    3rd place Romanian Supermoto Championship
• 2015    1st place Romanian Supermoto Championship
• 2014    1st place Romanian Supermoto Championship

Timothy Joseph Alberto, also known as TJ, was born in the Philippines and started racing at the ripe age of four years old. At age 7, TJ competed in the National Junior Motocross championship of the Philippines and in 2012 he secured his first title.

The years after saw TJ compete in several competitions, such as the CIV Italian Superbike championship, the World Superbike Superstock 1000 championship and the Asia Road Racing championship. He is currently Philippine Superbike champion, a title he has claimed for the third consecutive time in 2023.

TROPHY CABINET:

• 2023    1st place Philippine Superbike Championship
• 2022    1st place Philippine Superbike Championship
• 2021    1st place Philippine Superbike Championship
• 2012    1st place Philippine Junior MX Championship

Guilherme ‘Gui’ Brito was born in 2002 and became champion of the R3 Cup in 2019. A year later, Brito secured the Copa Pro Honda CBR 650R championship. He currently rides a CBR 1000RR-R Fireblade for Honda Racing Brasil in the Brazilian SBK championship.

GUI’S TROPHY CABINET:

• 2023    2nd place Brazilian Superbike Pro Championship
• 2022    3rd place Brazilian Superbike Pro Championship
• 2021    2nd place Brazilian Superbike Pro Championship
• 2020    1st place Brazilian Superbike CBR 650R
• 2019    1st place Brazilian R3 Cup
• 2017    2nd place Brazilian R3 Cup
• 2016    2nd place Brazilian Superbike CBR 500

Alongside Gui, we find João Carneiro, who came into this world in 2004. João racked up his first crown in 2018 when he grabbed the CBR 500R championship. 2021 was his next big year as he secured the title of Copa Pro Honda CBR 650R champion. Carneiro successfully defended his title in 2022 before making the step to 1000cc motorcycles.

JOÃO’S TROPHY CABINET:

• 2023    4th place Brazilian Superbike Pro Championship
• 2022    1st place Brazilian Superbike CBR 650R
• 2021    1st place Brazilian Superbike CBR 650R
• 2018    1st place Brazilian Superbike CBR 500

Since 2014, there have been so many different riders, suit designs and liveries, it's hard to keep track! See anybody familiar?