Italian motorcycle racer (1932–2021)
Gilberto Milani |
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Nationality | Italian |
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Born | (1932-05-13)13 May 1932 Milan, Italy |
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Died | 30 October 2021(2021-10-30) (aged 89) Varese, Italy |
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Gilberto Milani (13 May 1932[1] – 30 October 2021[2]) was an Italian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best year was in 1969 when he finished ninth in the 500cc world championship.[3] After his riding career had ended, Milani took on the role of racing team manager for the Aermacchi factory, which was then bought by Harley Davidson.[4] Milani played a role in managing Walter Villa to three consecutive 250cc road racing world championships.[5]
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