About Michel Frutschi
Lived 1953 – 1983 (aged 30). Michel Frutschi was a Swiss motorcycle racer.
Michel Frutschi (6 January 1953 – 3 April 1983) was a Swiss professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing between 1977 and 1983.
Frutschi's best year was 1979, when he finished in fifth place in the 350cc world championship and second in the Formula 750 championship. In the 1982 500cc world championship, he won the 500cc French Grand Prix, a race boycotted by all factory riders, taking Sanvenero's first and only 500cc victory in the process. Frutschi was killed while competing in the 1983 500cc French Grand Prix at Le Mans.
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Who was Michel Frutschi?
Swiss motorcycle racer (1953-1983)
When was Michel Frutschi born?
Michel Frutschi was born on 6 January 1953 in Geneva.
When did Michel Frutschi die?
Michel Frutschi died on 3 April 1983 in Le Mans.
What was Michel Frutschi's occupation?
Michel Frutschi was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Michel Frutschi?
Michel Frutschi was Swiss.
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