Michel Frutschi (6 January 1953 – 3 April 1983) was a Swiss professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing between

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and

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. Frutschi's best year was

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, when he finished in fifth place in the 350cc world championship and second in the Formula 750 championship. In the 1982 500cc world championship, he won the 500cc French Grand Prix. Frutschi was killed while competing in the 1983 500cc French Grand Prix at Le Mans.

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