Werner Giger (17 April 1949 - 31 July 1974) was a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Switzerland. His best year was in 1973 when he finished in fourth place in the 500cc world championship. Giger was killed in 1974 during practice for a race in Hämeenlinna, Finland. Grand Prix motorcycle racing results Points system from 1969 onwards: (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap) References 1949 births 1974 deaths Swiss motorcycle racers 250cc World Championship riders 350cc World Championship riders 500cc World Championship riders Motorcycle racers who died while racing Sport deaths in Finland