The news that has been circulating for a few days now seems true, unfortunately. Manuel Poggiali is leaving racing due to physical problems. It appears that the Campetella Racing Team rider will definitively leave Motomondiale racing.

The rumours have been confirmed by Team Manager Eros Braconi, who has said to motogp.com that “It has been Manuel’s decision and it must be respected. He is only 25 years old, he is a son to me, but he can no longer carry on with his physical problems which have afflicted him for some time.”

Manuel Poggiali will announce his retirement in a press conference before the Misano race on Sunday August 31. He should be replaced by Stefano Bianco, who has been riding for the San Marino Team 125.

Poggiali leaves racing after having won two world championships, the 125 in 2001 and the 250 in 2003, and with 12 victories, 11 pole positions and 35 podium appearances in the two classes throughout his career. It’s sad news for the motorcycle world.

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