John Williams (motorcyclist)

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John Williams

Nationality	British

Grand Prix motorcycle racing career
Active years	1969 - 1978
Teams
Grands Prix	33
Championships	0
Wins	1
Podium finishes	8
Career points	141
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	1
First Grand Prix	1969 500 cc Ulster Grand Prix
First win	1976 500 cc Belgian Grand Prix
Last win	1976 500 cc Belgian Grand Prix
Last Grand Prix	1978 500 cc British Grand Prix

John Williams (born May 27, 1946 - August 1978) was a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best season was in 1975 when he finished in fifth place in the 500 cc world championship on a Yamaha motorcycle. Williams won his only world championship race in 1976 at the 500 cc Belgian Grand Prix. He was a five-time winner of the North West 200 race in Northern Ireland. Williams died from injuries suffered while competing in the 1978 Ulster Grand Prix in Northern Ireland.