Pierfrancesco Chili

Motorcycle racer and 1997 champion

Pierfrancesco Chili - Motorcycle racer and 1997 champion
Born

June 20th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Competed in the World Superbike Championship and MotoGP. Achieved notable success in the 1997 World Superbike Championship, securing several podium finishes throughout the career. Gained recognition for exceptional skill in motorcycle racing and represented various teams during his tenure in racing circuits across Europe.

Claimed victory in the 1997 World Superbike Championship

Achieved multiple podium finishes in World Superbike races

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