Jacques Cornu
Jacques Cornu (born May 15, 1953 in Aigle , Canton of Vaud , Switzerland ) is one of the most successful and popular motorcycle racers in Switzerland.
After his success in the Swiss championship (three championship titles in the same year) he entered the motorcycle world championship in 1980 . In eleven years he was on the podium 21 times: three wins, seven second places and eleven third places.
After his resignation, he founded the Cornu Master School in 1992 and passed on his experience and knowledge to interested motorcyclists.
Greatest racing successes
| championship | year | placement |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss championship 500 cm³ | 1977 | 1st rank |
| Swiss championship 350 cm³ | 1978 | 1st rank |
| Swiss championship 250 cm³ | 1978 | 1st rank |
| Swiss championship 500 cm³ | 1978 | 1st rank |
| Endurance World Championship | 1982 | 1st rank |
| 250 cc world championship | 1988 | 3rd rank |
| 250 cc world championship | 1989 | 3rd rank |
| run | year | placement |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours - Nürburgring , Germany | 1982 | 1st rank |
| 250cc French Grand Prix , Circuit Paul Ricard | 1988 | 1st rank |
| 250cc Belgian Grand Prix , Spa-Francorchamps | 1988 | 1st rank |
| 250 cm³ Grand Prix of Austria , Salzburgring | 1989 | 1st rank |
Web links
- Cornu Master School
- Article at www.eggersdorfer.info
- Jacques Cornu on the official website of the motorcycle world championship (English).
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Cornu, Jacques |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss motorcycle road racer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 15, 1953 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Aigle , Switzerland |