Fausto Ricci

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Fausto Ricci
NationalityItalian
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1984 - 1994
First race 1984 250cc Nations Grand Prix
Last race 1994 125cc Czechoslovakian Grand Prix
First win 1984 250cc Nations Grand Prix
Last win 1984 250cc Nations Grand Prix
StartsWinsPodiums Poles F. laps Points
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Fausto Ricci (born 13 March 1961) is an Italian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best year was in 1985 when he finished fifth in the 250cc world championship. He won the first Grand Prix he entered at the 1984 250cc Nations Grand Prix held at Misano, but was never able to win another race. [1]

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Sporting positions
Preceded by 250 cc motorcycle European Champion
1988
Succeeded by