Jimmy Albertson
Jimmy Albertson set the MXGP paddock buzzing on his European debut at the Mantova Starcross in February. In the very first event, the One-on-One – where two riders race each other for a single lap – Albertson won through all the rounds and sensationally took the final ahead of reigning world champion Toni Cairoli. In his first event he’d beaten most of MXGP’s top riders. However, these were one lap sprints and the 22 year old would later find that over a longer duration the MXGP paddock are indeed tough competitors.
American Albertson, from Missouri, comes to Europe from his best season in the AMA since turning pro, finishing 10th in the AMA 450 motocross championship. With many regional championships and the American-based world four-stroke championship to his name, Albertson is a developing talent, clearly with the capability to surprise!
Rider information
| Team | MX Honda Racing Martin |
| Racing number | 702 |
| Race machine | CRF450R |
| Date of birth | 16th June 1988 |
| Birthplace | San Diego |
| Height | 178cm |
| Weight | 76kg |
Rider career
| Grand Prix debut | 2010 Grand Prix of Bulgaria, Sevlievo |
| First Grand Prix win | -- |
| Total Grand Prix wins | -- |
| First Grand Prix podium | -- |
| Total Grand Prix podiums | -- |
| World titles | -- |
| 2002 | Loretta Lynn's Champion - 10 time Missouri State Champion |
| 2004 | Florida Winter Olympics, Olympiad MX Champion (Intermediate class) |
| 2004 | World Mini GP Champion - 450 Intermediate class |
| 2005 | Lake Whitney Spring National - 2 Time Champion (Intermediate Class) |
| 2005 | Florida Winter Olympics -2 Time Champion - MX Pro (250 Mod & 450 Stock) |
| 2006 | 6th Vancouver SX-Lites (SX2) - 3rd Loretta Lynn's, 250 Stock Pro - Amateur Nationals (7 Podiums, Pro Class) |
| 2007 | World Four Stroke Champion, Glen Helen Raceway - World Mini GP Champion 250 Stock Pro |
| 2008 | 13th AMA 450 National MX1 (Replacement Rider) - AMA Arenacross SX2 Champion, Southeast Region - 5th AMA Daytona Supercross Lites (SX2) |
| 2009 | 10th AMA 450 National MX1 Outdoor Series - 2009 AMA SX2 (return from injury for final race) |
Jimmy Albertson Team Mate
Alessandro Battig
A protégé of Martin Honda, the 18-year-old Italian makes his debut in MXGP this season while being Honda’s sole official rider in the MX2 class on his CRF250R.
Battig made Italian MX2 champion in 2008 and was set for a year in the European MX2 championship in 2009 but a knee injury early in the seasoRead More >>
Jimmy Albertson Team Mate
Jimmy Albertson Team Mate
Jimmy Albertson Team
Martin Honda
Established in the late 1980s Martin Honda is born of the passion for motocross of the Martin brothers, Paolo and Maurizio. Now occupying 1500 square metres of modern workshops and offices in Venice, the team is a fully developed professional entity employing staff in accounting, marketing, advertising, communication and logistiRead More >>
Jimmy Albertson, Martin Honda, in action
Jimmy Albertson, Martin Honda, in action
Jimmy Albertson, Martin Honda, in action
Jimmy Albertson, Martin Honda, in action in Loket
Jimmy Albertson, Martin Honda, in action in Loket
Jimmy Albertson in action in Uddevalla, Sweden
Jimmy Albertson in action in Uddevalla, Sweden
Jimmy Albertson in action in Kegums, Latvia
Jimmy Albertson in action in Kegums, Latvia
Jimmy Albertson in action in German GP
Jimmy Albertson, Honda MX Racing Martin
Jimmy Albertson, Martin Honda rider in action at Glen Helen, USA
Jimmy Albertson, Martin Honda rider in action at Glen Helen, USA
Jimmy Albertson, Martin Honda rider in action at Glen Helen, USA
Jimmy Albertson, Martin Honda team rider in action at Glen Helen, USA
Jimmy Albertson, Martin Honda team rider in action at Bellpuig, Catalunya
Jimmy Albertson, Martin Honda MX Team rider in action at Agueda, Portugal
