1999 Le Mans – Crivillé's victory
Crivillé's 1999 title: a single championship, not Rossi's to take.
The 1999 500cc world championship was won by Alex Crivillé, who secured his first and only premier class title. The season was dominated by Crivillé, not Valentino Rossi, who was racing in the 250cc class that year.
Quick Facts
- Rider
- Alex Crivillé (Spain)
- Team
- Yamaha
- Class
- 500cc (two-stroke)
- Event
- 1999 French Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Circuit Bugatti, Le Mans
- Result
- Race winner
Reader's Guide
The 1999 French Grand Prix at Le Mans was held on the Circuit Bugatti, a separate, shorter layout from the 24 Hours of Le Mans car circuit. The Bugatti circuit does not feature Mulsanne-style sweepers.
Did You Know?
- Valentino Rossi did not win the 500cc title until 2001; in 1999 he raced in the 250cc class.
- The Circuit Bugatti at Le Mans is a separate layout from the car circuit and does not include the Mulsanne Straight.
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