After spending several years in the MotoGP™ paddock, mainly in Moto3™ and Moto2™, Stefano Manzi debuted with production bikes in 2021 at Jerez where he finished in the top ten with GMT94 Yamaha. In 2022, he moved full-time into the Championship with Triumph and claimed his first victory, as well as several podiums. He was Nicolo Bulega’s main rival in 2023 as he took four victories and 17 podiums to finish as runner-up. He remains with Ten Kate Racing Yamaha for 2024 and one step more in the standings will be the Italian’s goal.