Martti Pesonen is a Finnish former professional motorcycle road racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1969 to 1971.

Martti Pesonen
NationalityFinnish
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1969 - 1971
First race1969 250cc Spanish Grand Prix
Last race1971 350cc Dutch TT
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
19 0 0 0 0 94

Pesonen had his most successful year in 1970 when he finished in fifth place in the 350cc World Championship.[1] He was a childhood friend of motocross world champion, Heikki Mikkola.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Martti Pesonen career statistics". motogp.com. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  2. ^ "Heikki Mikkola at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame". motorcyclemuseum.org. Retrieved 2022-12-05.