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 his cousin Pastor's back to escape a fire in the Williams garage.

Now 15, Manuel will kick off his first year out of karts in 2016 in the Italian Formula 4 series, according to a report in Germany's Auto Bild. (GMM)

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  • khasmir

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    OMG, not another one... ;)
    He will really have to prove himself since the "Maldonado brand" is not going to help.

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    • Jan 27 2016 - 18:16

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