Michel Frutschi

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Michel Frutschi
Nationality Flag of Switzerland Swiss

Grand Prix motorcycle racing career
Active years 1977, 1979 - 1983
Teams
Grands Prix 17
Championships
Wins 1
Podium finishes    3
Career points 76
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 1
First Grand Prix 1977 350cc British Grand Prix
First win 1982 500cc French Grand Prix
Last win 1982 500cc French Grand Prix
Last Grand Prix 1983 500cc French Grand Prix


Michel Frutschi (born on January 6, 1953 in Geneva - April 3, 1983) was a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Switzerland. His best year was in 1979 when he finished in fifth place in the 350cc world championship. Frutschi was killed while competing in the 1983 500cc French Grand Prix at Le Mans.

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