Giuseppe Visenzi

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Giuseppe Visenzi
NationalityItalian
Born (1941-01-22) 22 January 1941 (age 81)
Brescia, Italy
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1962 - 1966, 1968 - 1970
First race 1962 125cc Belgian Grand Prix
Last race 1970 350cc Italian Grand Prix
StartsWinsPodiums Poles F. laps Points
28020077

Giuseppe Visenzi (born 22 January 1941 in Brescia [1] ) is an Italian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best year was in 1969 when he finished third in the 350cc world championship, behind Giacomo Agostini and Silvio Grassetti. [2]

Givi

The motorcycle accessories company founded by Visenzi in 1978. [3]

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References

  1. "Giuseppe Visenzi career statistics" (PDF). pilotegpmoto.com (in French). Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  2. Giuseppe Visenzi career statistics at MotoGP.com
  3. "Giuseppe Visenzi racconta la sua storia e quella della Givi". motociclismo.it. October 1, 2010. Archived from the original on November 4, 2011. Retrieved January 24, 2013.