Gianluigi Scalvini

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Gianluigi Scalvini
NationalityItalian
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1993 - 2002
First race 1993 125cc Italian Grand Prix
Last race 2002 125cc Dutch TT
First win 1999 125cc Valencia Grand Prix
Last win 1999 125cc South African Grand Prix
StartsWinsPodiums Poles F. laps Points
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Gianluigi Scalvini (born 14 April 1971 in Brescia) is an Italian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best year was in 1999 when he won two Grand Prix races and finished sixth in the 125cc world championship. Scalvini won two Grand Prix races during his career. [1]

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