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Adu Celso

Died
February 6, 2005
Age
59 years
Cause
heart attack

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Adu Celso-Santos (born Eduardo Celso Santos, 7 August 1945 - 6 February 2005) was a Brazilian professional motorcycle road racer. He was the first Brazilian to compete in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.

Celso-Santos was popular on the Grand Prix circuit during first half of the 1970s. He raced from 1972 to the 1975 season before returning to Brazil.

In the 1973 Grand Prix season, Celso-Santos gained his only victory in a race counting for world championship points when he won the 350cc class at the Spanish Grand Prix held at the Jarama Circuit.

Motorcycle Grand Prix results

Points system from 1969 onwards:

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

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