Simone Sanna

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Simone Sanna
NationalityItalian
Born16 March 1978
Florence
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1997, 1999 - 2002, 2004
First race 1997 125cc Italian Grand Prix
Last race 2004 125cc British Grand Prix
First win 2000 125cc Catalan Grand Prix
Last win 2001 125cc German Grand Prix
StartsWinsPodiums Poles F. laps Points
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