Michel Frutschi

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.

Michel Frutschi
Nationality	Swiss
Born	(1953-01-06)6 January 1953 Geneva, Switzerland
Died	3 April 1983(1983-04-03) (aged 30) Le Mans, France
Motorcycle racing career statistics Grand Prix motorcycle racing Active years 1977, 1979 - 1983 First race 1977 350cc British Grand Prix Last race 1983 500cc French Grand Prix First win 1982 500cc French Grand Prix Last win 1982 500cc French Grand Prix Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points 17 1 3 0 1 76

Frutschi's best year was 1979, when he finished in fifth place in the 350cc world championship and second in the Formula 750 championship.^[1][2] In the 1982 500cc world championship, he won the 500cc French Grand Prix, a race boycotted by all factory riders,^[3] taking Sanvenero's first and only 500cc victory in the process.^[4] Frutschi was killed while competing in the 1983 500cc French Grand Prix at Le Mans.^[5]

References

1. "Michel Frutschi career statistics". motogp.com. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
2. "1979 Formula 750 final standings". Racingmemo.free.fr. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
3. Sériau, Marc (2017-02-26). "[Vidéo] Grand Prix de France 1982 : Le boycott des pilotes !". Paddock GP (in French). Retrieved 2023-12-18.
4. "Essai Sanvenero 500". Le Repaire des Motards (in French). 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
5. "Michel Frutschi career profile". motorsportmemorial.org. Retrieved 5 December 2012.