Here's what he had to say after signing the deal which made him the Supersonic team rider for the next two seasons:
"This is an important moment for me and my career. I'm really happy to
join the Supersonic Racing Team and start my adventure in World
Superbike. Since the beginning of my career, Superbike has been the
premier class and the main goal for me to aim for. The Stock 1000
category gave me great satisfaction but I have grown out of it. For my
riding style, riding a race with only a few laps in it certainly wasn't
the best, while in Superbike, with two legs per round I will be able to
give my all. I'm flattered by the attention Danilo Soncini has always
shown me. I know he has always followed my career with interest and he
believes in me. This is a great encouragement for me and I will always
give the best I can."
CAREER AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Maxime Berger made his debut in 1998 at the tender age of 9, riding a
70cc minibike. At the end of his first season he stepped up to the
highest block on the podium and was crowned as the French Champion, a
title which remained his for the next two years.
There followed victory after victory, from first place in the 2002 Conti
Cup, to the French Young Riders 125cc Championship title in 2004.
Maxime has proven himself to be a tough and highly talented rider.
After joining the Superstock 600 series, the French rider gained
experience on legendary international circuits such as Silverstone,
Imola, Brno and Monza, and several teams competed to sign this young
talent who became the European Superstock 600 champion in 2006, securing
his first international title. From 2008 to 2010 the Dijon-born rider
competed in the Superstock 1000 class where he succeeded in claiming
numerous victories and pole positions. In his first season in Stock 1000
in 2008 he achieved second place in the final rankings. After this
excellent debut year, the following season he claimed third place
overall and last year he was once more runner-up world champion in the
category.
The season about to open will see his debut in the World Superbike Championship.
2010 - Runner-up in the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup with 1 victory and 2 pole positions
2009 - Third in the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup with 3 victories and 2 pole positions
2008 - Runner-up in the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup with 3 victories and 1 pole position
2007 - Winner of the European Superstock with 5 victories and 4 pole positions
2006 - 24th in the European Supersport Championship
2005 - Third in the European 600 Superstock Championship with 1 victory
2004 - Winner of the French 125 cc young riders championship
2003 - Winner of the French 50 cc category
2002 - Winner of the Conti Cup
2001 - Runner-up in the French Pocket category
2000 - Winner of the French 70 cc category
1999 - Winner of the French 70 cc category
1998 - Winner of the French 70 cc category
Personal data:
Born in Dijon - France
on 27 June 1989.
Single
Lives in Dijon - France
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 73 kg
Racing number: 121
Best result so far: Winner of the European Stock 600 Championship
Favourite drink: water
Favourite food: prawn cocktail
Hobbies: all motor sports
Favourite animal: cats
Star sign: Cancer
Best quality: fair play
Favourite actor: Clint Eastwood
