About Salvador Cañellas
Born 1944. Salvador Cañellas is a Spanish motorcycle racer, engineer and rally driver.
Salvador Cañellas Gual (born 1 December 1944) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and rally driver from Spain.
Born in Santa Oliva, Catalonia, Spain, Cañellas had his best year in 1970 when he finished fourth in the 50cc world championship. He became the first Spanish rider to win a Grand Prix when he won the 1968 125cc Spanish Grand Prix. Cañellas won two motorcycle Grand Prix races during his career. He later switched successfully to auto racing (Rallye, Touring Cars and even single seaters) and won the 1972 Spanish Rally Championship and the 1972 Formula 1430. During the 1978 World Rally Championship season, he finished third in the Rally Poland.
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Who is Salvador Cañellas?
Spanish motorcycle racer
When was Salvador Cañellas born?
Salvador Cañellas was born on 1 December 1944 in Santa Oliva.
What is Salvador Cañellas's occupation?
Salvador Cañellas is a motorcycle racer, engineer and rally driver.
What nationality is Salvador Cañellas?
Salvador Cañellas is Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Salvador Cañellas. https://biography.guide/salvador-canellas/
MLA: "Salvador Cañellas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/salvador-canellas/.
Chicago: "Salvador Cañellas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/salvador-canellas/.
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