Olivier Chevallier
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Olivier Chevallier | |
Nationality | French |
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Grand Prix motorcycle racing career | |
Active years | 1972 - 1979 |
Teams | |
Grands Prix | 54 |
Championships | |
Wins | 1 |
Podium finishes | 7 |
Career points | 254 |
Pole positions | 1 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First Grand Prix | 1972 250cc Spanish Grand Prix |
First win | 1976 350cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix |
Last win | 1976 350cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix |
Last Grand Prix | 1979 250cc French Grand Prix |
Olivier Chevallier (born February 6, 1949 in Vendôme - April 6, 1980) was a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from France. His best year was in 1977 when he finished in sixth place in the 350cc world championship. His only Grand Prix victory came at the 1976 350cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix at Opatija. He was killed while competing at the Grand Prix of Le Castelet in 1980.