Andrea Locatelli (motorcyclist)
An Italian prodigy who dominated the World Supersport championship with such authority that he forced a rapid promotion to the premier Superbike class.
Born 1996 (age 30)·Italian motorcycle racer·Birthday: October 16·Millennials
Biography
Andrea Locatelli's rise has been marked by a blend of sublime natural talent and relentless consistency. Hailing from Bergamo, he progressed through the Italian national championships before making his World Championship debut in Moto3. While his early grand prix years showed flashes of speed, it was his 2020 switch to the World Supersport Championship that unlocked a new level of dominance. Aboard a Yamaha, 'Loka' was simply untouchable. He won the first nine races of the season in a row, a feat never before accomplished, and wrapped up the title with multiple rounds to spare. His season was a masterclass in precision and race management, often winning from the front with a metronomic pace that broke his rivals. Such overwhelming success fast-tracked him to the premier Superbike World Championship with the factory-supported Pata Yamaha team. The step up required adjustment, but Locatelli quickly proved he belonged, regularly challenging for podiums and establishing himself as a consistent front-runner with a smooth, fluid riding style that makes high speed look effortless.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Andrea was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Andrea Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Andrea's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2020 World Supersport Championship in dominant fashion, securing the title with several rounds remaining.
- Set a championship record by winning the first nine consecutive races of the 2020 World Supersport season.
- Earned multiple race wins and finished as championship runner-up in the 2023 Superbike World Championship.
- Became a consistent podium finisher in the Superbike World Championship within his first three seasons in the class.
Did You Know?
He is a close friend and former roommate of MotoGP star Francesco Bagnaia.
Before his Supersport domination, he competed in the Moto3 World Championship for three seasons.
He won the Italian CIV Moto3 championship in 2014.
His 2020 Supersport title was Yamaha's first in that championship since 2009.
“My goal is always the same: be fast, be consistent, and finish every race.”
