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Place of Birth: Valkeakoski, Finland
About Mika Kallio
- Mika Kallio (born 8 November 1982) is a Finnish Grand Prix motorcycle racer.
- He debuted in the 125cc World Championship with the Finnish rookie team Ajo Motorsport in 2001 and was awarded the "Rookie of the Year" in 2002.
- After moving to Red Bull KTM during the 2003 season, he finished runner-up in the class in 2005 and 2006. In his first year with KTM in the 250cc class, Kallio took two wins and finished seventh.
- In 2008, he led the championship throughout the first half of the season, eventually having to settle for third place.
- For the 2009 season, he moved to the MotoGP (800cc) class, racing on a Ducati Desmosedici GP9 for Ducati's satellite team Pramac Racing where he finished 15th in his first season in the top class and obtained the "Rookie of the Year" award.
- However 2010 was less successful, struggling with injury and lack of confidence, resulting in a lowly 17th. Kallio looked to rediscover his form, competing in the Moto2 World Championship for the Marc VDS Racing Team over the next four seasons, riding a Suter in 2011, but would end the first season in 16th.
- A switch to the Kalex frame from 2012 led to marked improvement in results over the next few seasons.
- The Finn finished 2012 in 6th place, improved to 4th overall in 2013, and later mounted a strong title challenge throughout 2014, eventually having to settle for runners up position. 2015 saw a switch to the Italtrans team, but, disappointing results led to a mid season switch to the QMMF Racing Team for the remaining five rounds.
- In 2016, the Finn took time out from full-time racing, returning to KTM, to become their lead test rider for the then-new MotoGP project, commencing in 2017.
- Kallio suffered a serious knee injury at the 2018 German motorcycle Grand Prix.
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