Eugenio Lazzarini (born 26 March 1945) is an Italian former

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. Lazzarini began his Grand Prix career in

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in the 250 class on a Benelli. He won his first Grand Prix at the

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on a

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. He captured the

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125cc world championship riding an

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. He followed that up with two

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world championships in

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riding a

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. His riding career spanned 15 seasons.Eugenio Lazzarini career statistics at MotoGP.com
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Complete Grand Prix motorcycle racing results

Points system from 1969 onwards: ( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lazzarini, Eugenio Italian motorcycle racers 50cc World Championship riders 125cc World Championship riders 250cc World Championship riders 1945 births Living people 125cc World Riders' Champions