Graziano Rossi

Graziano Rossi
NationalityItalian
Born (1954-03-14) 14 March 1954
Pesaro, Italy
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1977–1982
First race1977 500cc Nations Grand Prix
Last race1982 500cc San Marino Grand Prix
First win1979 250cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix
Last win1979 250cc Swedish Grand Prix
Team(s)Morbidelli, Suzuki, Yamaha
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
20 3 7 1 0 114

Graziano Rossi (born 14 March 1954 in Pesaro) is an Italian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He is the father of 9 times motorcycle World Champion Valentino Rossi.

He began racing in the World Championship in 1977 riding a Suzuki in the 500cc class. He had his best year in 1979 when he earned three victories and five podiums in the 250 class aboard a Morbidelli, finishing third in points. He then raced in Touring cars from 1989 to 1993.

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