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MotoGP, Philippe Coulon in Jerez on Enea Bastianini’s Ducati

He was one of the fastest private riders in the 500 class, 6th in the world championship in 1976 on a Suzuki RG

MotoGP: Philippe Coulon in Jerez on Enea Bastianini’s Ducati

We met up with an old friend again in Jerez: Philippe Coulon. One of the fastest private riders in the World Championship. Swiss born, Philippe raced from 1973 to 1983, mainly on a Suzuki 500. His best season was in 1976 when he finished 6th overall with two podiums at Imatra and Brno.

Thanks to Paolo Ciabatti, Philippe was able to visit the Ducati garage and fulfill his dream: to get on Enea Bastianini’s Desmosedici GP23.

Philippe Coulon in his roaring years riding the demanding Suzuki RG 500

Translated by Leila Myftija

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