Graziano Rossi

Graziano Rossi (born 14 March 1954 in Pesaro) is an Italian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He is the father of 9 times motorcycle World Champion Valentino Rossi.

He began racing in the World Championship in 1977 riding a Suzuki in the 500cc class. He had his best year in 1979 when he earned three victories and five podiums in the 250 class aboard a Morbidelli, finishing third in points. He then raced in Touring cars from 1989 to 1993.

Motorcycle Grand Prix results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)