F1 Drivers 2026 - Pastor Maldonado
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Pastor Maldonado
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Formula One World Championship Pastor Maldonado (VEZ) 22.05.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com (C) Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Images Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - Monaco Grand Prix - Preparation Day - Monte Carlo, Monaco XPB Images Monaco Monte Carlo Formel1 Formel F1 Formula 1 Formula1 GP Grand Prix one May Monaco Monte Carlo Monte-Carlo Thursday 22 05 5 2025 Portrait
May 22 2025
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Formula One World Championship Pastor Maldonado (VEN) with his wife Gabriela and their daughters. 22.05.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com (C) Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - Monaco Grand Prix - Preparation Day - Monte Carlo, Monaco XPB Images Monaco Monte Carlo Formel1 Formel F1 Formula 1 Formula1 GP Grand Prix one May Monaco Monte Carlo Monte-Carlo Thursday 22 05 5 2025 Portrait
May 22 2025
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Formula One World Championship Romain Grosjean (FRA) Lotus F1 E23 and Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Lotus F1 E23 at the end of the race. Mexican Grand Prix, Sunday 1st November 2015. Mexico City, Mexico. Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - Mexican Grand Prix - Race Day - Mexico City, Mexico Lotus F1 Team Mexico City Mexico Formula One Formula 1 F1 GP Grand Prix Circuit Mexico Mexican Mexico City Autodromo Hermanos JM510 finish Action Track GP1518d
Nov 1 2015
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Formula One World Championship Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Lotus F1 E23 leads team mate Alexander Rossi (USA) Manor Marussia F1 Team. 01.11.2015. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Mexican Grand Prix, Mexixo City, Mexico, Race Day. Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - Mexican Grand Prix - Race Day - Mexico City, Mexico Manor Marussia F1 Team Mexico City Mexico Formel1 Formel F1 Formula 1 Formula1 GP Grand Prix Mexico Mexico City Mexican Autodromo Hermanos Sunday November 01 1 11 2015 Action Track
Nov 1 2015
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Formula One World Championship Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Lotus F1 E23. Mexican Grand Prix, Saturday 31st October 2015. Mexico City, Mexico. Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - Mexican Grand Prix - Qualifying Day - Mexico City, Mexico Lotus F1 Team Mexico City Mexico Formula One Formula 1 F1 GP Grand Prix Circuit Mexico Mexican Mexico City Autodromo Hermanos JM509 Action Track GP1518c
Oct 31 2015
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Formula One World Championship Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Lotus F1 E23. United States Grand Prix, Sunday 25th November 2015. Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA. Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - United States Grand Prix - Race Day - Austin, USA Lotus F1 Team Austin USA Formula One Formula 1 F1 GP Grand Prix Circuit USA American United States of America COTA Circuit of the Americas Austin Texas TX JM504 Action Track GP1517d
Oct 25 2015
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Formula One World Championship Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Lotus F1 E23 in the qualifying session. United States Grand Prix, Sunday 25th November 2015. Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA. Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - United States Grand Prix - Race Day - Austin, USA Lotus F1 Team Austin USA Formula One Formula 1 F1 GP Grand Prix Circuit USA American United States of America COTA Circuit of the Americas Austin Texas TX JM504 Action Track GP1517d
Oct 25 2015
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Formula One World Championship Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Lotus F1 E23 in the qualifying session. United States Grand Prix, Sunday 25th November 2015. Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA. Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - United States Grand Prix - Race Day - Austin, USA Lotus F1 Team Austin USA Formula One Formula 1 F1 GP Grand Prix Circuit USA American United States of America COTA Circuit of the Americas Austin Texas TX JM504 Action Track GP1517d
Oct 25 2015
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Formula One World Championship Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Lotus F1 E23 in the qualifying session. United States Grand Prix, Sunday 25th November 2015. Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA. Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - United States Grand Prix - Race Day - Austin, USA Lotus F1 Team Austin USA Formula One Formula 1 F1 GP Grand Prix Circuit USA American United States of America COTA Circuit of the Americas Austin Texas TX JM504 Action Track GP1517d
Oct 25 2015
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Formula One World Championship Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Lotus F1 E23. United States Grand Prix, Sunday 25th November 2015. Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA. Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - United States Grand Prix - Race Day - Austin, USA Lotus F1 Team Austin USA Formula One Formula 1 F1 GP Grand Prix Circuit USA American United States of America COTA Circuit of the Americas Austin Texas TX JM504 Action Track GP1517d
Oct 25 2015
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10 Jun 2017 17:34 -
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03 Jun 2017 13:14 -
Video: Hysterical Maldonado and Hunt mash-up
Watch this fantastic clip from BarryDennen12 on YouTube who has added James Hunt's commentary that doesn't beat around the bush to Pastor Maldonado's on-track m...
24 May 2017 15:47 -
Maldonado "had an offer to race" in 2017Pastor Maldonado has revealed that he had a chance to race in Formula 1 in 2017 but turned the seat down due to it not being a competitive one. Prior to the 2016 season, the Ven...
22 May 2017 09:32 -
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11 Apr 2017 19:10 -
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11 Apr 2017 10:17 -
Teenager Stroll hits back at criticismLance Stroll insists he is "ready" for Formula 1. However, the pressure is already piling on the 18-year-old rookie's young shoulders, following three mistakes inc...
08 Mar 2017 17:24 -
Kevin Magnussen: "Haas is a completely different team"Kevin Magnussen is confident his move to Haas will be beneficial. The Dane raced for McLaren in 2014 before being forced onto the sidelines in 2015. He moved to Renault last ye...
04 Jan 2017 10:27 -
Kevin Magnussen: "I am really excited about my next adventure"
Kevin Magnussen is looking forward to a winter without uncertainty for the first time in his Formula One career. The Dane was dropped by McLaren prior to 2015 in favour of Jens...
19 Dec 2016 16:21 -
Pastor Maldonado keen for F1 return
Pastor Maldonado has revealed he is still working on a Formula One return. The Venezuelan was ditched by Renault at the 11th hour earlier this season after he lost his backing ...
13 Dec 2016 10:09 -
Toto Wolff: "Only two drivers have not called me"Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed that most of the grid has been in contact with him regarding Nico Rosberg's vacant seat. Rosberg opted to walk away from Formula One l...
06 Dec 2016 10:29 -
Kevin Magnussen: "I wish Renault all the best in the future"Kevin Magnussen feels his season with Renault has been a learning experience. The former McLaren driver was drafted in by the Anglo-French team as a late replacement for the ca...
02 Dec 2016 12:30 -
Lance Stroll "not like Pastor Maldonado" - Jacques VilleneuveJacques Villeneuve has dismissed claims that fellow-Canadian Lance Stroll is a 'pay driver'. The 18-year-old will make his Formula One début for Williams next se...
10 Nov 2016 11:29 -
Pastor Maldonado's F1 hopes shrinking
Pastor Maldonado's hopes of returning to Formula One are dwindling. The former Williams and Lotus driver was backed by Venezuelan state oil firm PDVSA throughout his F1 car...
20 Oct 2016 11:43 -
WEC: Pastor Maldonado linked with Manor WEC moveFormer Formula One driver Pastor Maldonado is being linked with a return to motorsport with Manor in the World Endurance Championship. The Venezuelan has been out of a drive si...
11 Aug 2016 12:55 -
Pastor Maldonado eyeing competitive F1 seatPastor Maldonado has said that he is still very much in love with Formula One and is still looking for a way back onto the grid. The Venezuelan failed to retain his seat at Lot...
14 Jul 2016 09:25 -
Mother Haryanto: "He is looking for money to complete the season"Rio Haryanto's mother has admitted the Indonesian rookie is currently lacking the money he needs to complete the second half of the 2016 season. Reports have suggested that...
04 Jun 2016 16:53 -
Pastor Maldonado looking for way back into F1
Pastor Maldonado has confirmed rumours he is "looking for a way" back into formula one. The Venezuelan, whose F1 foray with Williams and Lotus was heavily backed by th...
02 Jun 2016 12:05 -
Daniil Kvyat: "My future is in my own hands now"According to the latest paddock whispers, Daniil Kvyat could be heading for the exit of Red Bull's F1 programme. Recently relegated from the top team to Toro Rosso, speculat...
28 May 2016 12:48 -
Pirelli might call upon Kubica for tyre testingA respected F1 correspondent says Robert Kubica could get involved in Pirelli's preparations for the new tyre rules for 2017. The sport's official supplier has already s...
09 May 2016 12:51 -
Sauber to skip first in-season test in BarcelonaSauber will sit out the first in-season test of the 2016 season after next weekend's Spanish grand prix. The Swiss team, openly struggling financially this year, said one re...
04 May 2016 09:55 -
Mercedes 'has the edge' on Ferrari and the restJos Verstappen thinks Mercedes will come out of the blocks in Melbourne this weekend with its dominance intact. The German team has easily won every drivers' and constructor...
15 Mar 2016 14:05 -
Maldonado in talks with Indycar team for 2016Pastor Maldonado could keep his motor racing career alive in America's top open wheeler series. The Portuguese-language Diario Motorsport reports that the controversial Vene...
08 Mar 2016 11:40 -
Vasseur denies not backing Magnussen appiontmentRenault team boss Frederic Vasseur has slammed suggestions he is not fully behind 2016 recruit Kevin Magnussen. Particularly in the Danish media, much has been made of Vasseur&#...
25 Feb 2016 13:22 -
Indycar is an option for F1 refugees like StevensA swathe of out-of-work F1 drivers are looking to pick up the pieces in America's top open wheeler series. It is already known that, having lost their Manor and Renault driv...
20 Feb 2016 11:59 -
F1 may miss 'character' Maldonado - SaloMika Salo is not among those who are celebrating the departure from F1 of the sport's 'crash king' Pastor Maldonado. Many believe the oil sponsor-fuelled Venezuelan ...
19 Feb 2016 09:12 -
Maldonado hit by F1 exit like a 'bolt from the blue'Pastor Maldonado has revealed his eleventh-hour ousting at Renault hit him like "a bolt from the blue". The Venezuelan, replaced for 2016 by former McLaren driver ...
10 Feb 2016 11:39 -
Ousted Maldonado is 'not a bad driver' - Palmer2016 rookie Jolyon Palmer says he is happy to be teamed with Kevin Magnussen for his first season in F1. Actually, the 2014 GP2 champion was scheduled to be paired with Pastor M...
09 Feb 2016 13:56 -
Magnussen expresses sympathy for MaldonadoKevin Magnussen has expressed his sympathy for the plight of Pastor Maldonado, who was ousted at the last minute by Renault for 2016. It is Magnussen who is replacing the contro...
05 Feb 2016 09:27 -
A 'surprise' for me to be here now - MagnussenKevin Magnussen was still letting the news sink in as he stepped onto the stage as a works Renault race driver on Wednesday. At the eleventh hour, the French team split with the...
04 Feb 2016 15:53 -
Maldonado will try to 'bounce back' for 2017Pastor Maldonado's manager has played down speculation the Venezuelan might rescue his tattered F1 career by joining Manor in 2016. Reportedly amid problems between his cris...
03 Feb 2016 10:40 -
Maldonado confirms he won't be in F1 in 2016Pastor Maldonado has confirmed rampant speculation that he has lost his race seat in formula one. Before the Renault buyout, Lotus re-signed the controversial 30-year-old for 20...
02 Feb 2016 10:49 -
Sources say Magnussen has signed a deal with Renault
Kevin Magnussen has now agreed a deal to race with the new Renault works team in 2016, according to sources. "It's not yet official," declared the Danish newspaper...
01 Feb 2016 09:19 -
'Magnussen to replace Maldonado at Renault team'Kevin Magnussen's father as well as his manager are refusing to comment on widespread reports that the former McLaren reserve is now poised to return to the F1 grid. Special...
29 Jan 2016 09:42 -
Maldonado's cousin starts Formula 4 career in Italy
Pastor Maldonado's cousin is set to begin his own adventure in single seater racing. In 2012, then 12-year-old Manuel Maldonado became famous in the paddock for riding on h...
27 Jan 2016 09:05 -
Renault works team set for yellow livery in 2016Renault looks set to field a yellow and black livery in 2016 as the French carmaker takes over and rebrands the team formerly known as Lotus. Leaked photos of the latest edition...
19 Jan 2016 08:22 -
PDVSA plays down speculation about MaldonadoA source at PDVSA, the Venezuelan state oil company, has played down speculation about Pastor Maldonado's immediate future. Reports have suggested that amid a corruption sca...
18 Jan 2016 11:13 -
Marko expects little from Renault works teamRenault would be wiser to direct the bulk of its effort into Red Bull. That is the view of Dr Helmut Marko, just as the French carmaker turns a sharp corner with the direction o...
15 Jan 2016 12:05 -
Abiteboul flies to Venezuela for Maldonado talksRenault officials have flown to Caracas amid speculation Pastor Maldonado could lose his race seat for 2016. Reports emerged on Wednesday that former McLaren reserve Kevin Magnu...
14 Jan 2016 11:44 -
Renault not denying Maldonado speculationRenault has not denied speculation Pastor Maldonado could be ousted before the 2016 season opener. Britain's Telegraph newspaper reported earlier that amid apparent problems...
13 Jan 2016 15:35 -
Question-mark over Maldonado's seat at RenaultKevin Magnussen is reportedly in talks with Renault about replacing Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado in 2016. Having taken over Lotus, there has been speculation the French carmaker ...
13 Jan 2016 10:45 -
Renault will respect Maldonado and Palmer contractsA Renault source has dismissed speculation the team's new owner may not honour the contracts signed between Lotus and its 2016 drivers. With the French carmaker having taken...
23 Dec 2015 13:48 -
Renault to announce more details in FebruaryRenault is not yet ready to announce all the details of its return to full works team status in formula one. But the deal has at least now been officially done, with the French ...
22 Dec 2015 11:28 -
Palmer hoping for 'long term' future at RenaultJolyon Palmer is hoping for a "long term" future with Renault. The 2014 GP2 champion, who served as official reserve this year, was actually signed up for 2016 while t...
21 Dec 2015 16:18 -
Don't expect Renault 'fireworks' early on - PalmerJolyon Palmer has warned that Renault may not shine immediately as the carmaker returns to full works status in formula one next year. It was amid Lotus' financial troubles ...
18 Dec 2015 09:55 -
Renault must rebuild everything in Enstone - BriatoreFormer Renault team boss Flavio Briatore has urged the French carmaker to look carefully at its contracted driver lineup for 2016. Amid Lotus' struggle for survival late thi...
09 Dec 2015 10:44 -
Briatore rules out Alonso move to Renault teamFlavio Briatore has dismissed suggestions Fernando Alonso might be considering a sensational return to lead Renault's latest works effort in F1. The Enstone based team Lotus...
08 Dec 2015 12:12 -
Renault to have 200 to 250 million budget per yearRenault will power back to the front in formula one with a Mercedes-like annual budget. That is the claim of Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, following the announcement late ...
07 Dec 2015 12:45 -
Ghosn suggests Maldonado, Palmer contracts in doubtRenault CEO Carlos Ghosn has cast doubt upon the driver contracts agreed between Lotus and Pastor Maldonado and 2016 rookie Jolyon Palmer. After months of delays, the French car...
05 Dec 2015 08:41 -
Frustrated Alonso steers away from sabbatical in 2016Fernando Alonso and Ron Dennis have steered away from speculation the Spaniard might be taking a sabbatical in 2016. Dennis, the McLaren supremo, lit the fuse on Saturday at Abu...
30 Nov 2015 12:12 -
2015 Formula 1 Drivers Championship Results
The following is the final positions for the 2015 F1 season subject to post race confirmation from FIA. 1st Lewis Hamilton Mercedes &nb...
29 Nov 2015 18:03 -
To explore boundaries, you have to exceed them - Maldonado
Pastor Maldonado has defended his reputation as the 'crash king' of formula one. Following the controversial Venezuelan's latest crash - with Marcus Ericsson in Braz...
24 Nov 2015 11:34 -
Hakkinen hits out at crash-prone Maldonado
Mika Hakkinen has hit out at Pastor Maldonado, as the Venezuelan continues to divide opinion in the F1 paddock. The sheer number of incidents involving the Lotus driver has insp...
23 Nov 2015 10:11 -
F1Today's Notebook: Brazil Race 2015Nico Rosberg earned his 13th career win, cementing Second Place in the Championship with a controlled victory around Interlargos. Lights are out and Hamiton makes initially be...
16 Nov 2015 10:13 -
F1Today's Notebook: Brazil Qualifying 2015A late Notebook for this weekend's Brazil Qualifying but no change in the story as Nico Rosberg earns his fifth Pole in a role. Main talking point to come from Saturd...
15 Nov 2015 14:09 -
Confidence over Renault deal 'very high' at LotusLotus has admitted it has a back-up plan in the event the expected buyout by Renault falls over. Since the French carmaker announced its intention to buy the Enstone team at the...
10 Nov 2015 08:28 -
Red Bull, Renault cement split-up and 2016 plansThe plans of two embattled F1 camps are finally beginning to take shape for 2016. In recent days, the financially-struggling team Lotus' buyout by Renault looked set to coll...
05 Nov 2015 11:00 -
F1Today's Notebook: Race Mexico 2015Nico Rosberg claimed his 4th win of the season after seeing off a persistent Lewis Hamilton, who consistently remained 2 seconds of the German for the entire race...
02 Nov 2015 01:49 -
F1Today's Notebook: Mexico Free Practice Two
At 2000 GMT Second Free Practice got under way, as the teams look to test the Pirelli Soft Tyre along with some high fuel runs. 2.5 seconds separates both the Soft and Medium co...
30 Oct 2015 23:28 -
F1Today's Notebook: Mexico Free Practice One
At 1600 GMT, Formula 1 returns to Mexico for Free Practice One. Teams are having to run a High Downforce Package because of the extreme altitude. Experts believe that because of...
30 Oct 2015 18:36 -
Lotus-Renault buyout no done deal yetWith the Renault buyout still not done, the prevailing mood of uncertainty remains at Lotus for now. It could be that Red Bull's eleventh-hour efforts to patch up its broken...
30 Oct 2015 10:57 -
The Seasons No.2 Drivers
With the World Championship decided how does a number two driver come back? Nico Rosberg is undoubtedly a very quick driver and in the right conditions can clearly give Lewis H...
26 Oct 2015 20:48 -
Rosberg claims a Wet Pole
Nico Rosberg claimed his consecutive pole position at the US Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton starting second and Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo third. Unconventional day ...
25 Oct 2015 16:15 -
FIA allays F1 driver safety fears
Pastor Maldonado says he is happy with the safety levels in formula one. With the death of Jules Bianchi still on minds in the paddock, the sport was further shaken at Sochi tw...
25 Oct 2015 10:25 -
Ecclestone: "Renault yet to make a decision about Lotus"As a U-turn on the Red Bull-Renault alliance now appears possible, it could be Lotus that is the team left without an engine to fire. At one point, the Enstone team looked to h...
25 Oct 2015 09:55 -
Jolyon Palmer announced by Lotus for 2016The future is still clouded, but Lotus at least has a full driver lineup for the 2016 season. 2014 GP2 champion and current team reserve Jolyon Palmer, it was announced on Frida...
24 Oct 2015 13:13 -
Button could abandon McLaren and join RenaultRenault's 'letter of intent' has given Lotus ten more weeks to finalise the sale of the embattled Enstone team. Mere hours before Lotus faced London's high court...
29 Sep 2015 11:44 -
Lotus locked out of its hospitality unit at Suzuka
As the rest of the paddock prepared for the Japanese grand prix, Lotus was locked out of its hospitality unit at Suzuka. That was the claim of the French publication L'Equip...
24 Sep 2015 10:39
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Statistics Pastor Maldonado
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Amount of victories0
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Amount of podiums0
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Total races19
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Total races with points6
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Amount of poles0
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Times beaten team member (race)0
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Times beaten team member (qualis)0
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Average points per grandprix1
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Average starting position12
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Average finish position14
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Average positions gained0
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Highest position7
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27 - 29 Nov1320
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13 - 15 Nov1510
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30 - 1 Nov1311
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23 - 25 Oct128
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9 - 11 Oct147
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25 - 27 Sep118
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18 - 20 Sep1812
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4 - 6 Sep1020
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21 - 23 Aug719
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24 - 26 Jul1414
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Driver characteristics
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- Points 27
- Podiums 0
- Grand Prix 19
- Country Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
- Date of b. Mar 9 1985 (40)
- Place of b. Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
- Weight 68 kg
- Length 1.73 m
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