Michele Alboreto
Italian racecar driver · Italy · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1956 to 2001 · aged 44
Michele Alboreto was an Italian racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1981 to 1994. Alboreto was runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1985 with Ferrari, and won five Grands Prix across 14 seasons.
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A Lancia LC1 which Alboreto drove to three victories during the 1982 World Endurance Championship.
The Tyrrell 011 used by Alboreto during the 1982 and 1983 seasons, a car which helped the Italian win the 1982 Las Vegas Grand Prix and the 1983 Detroit Grand Prix. Seen here in its 1983 livery.
Alboreto driving for Tyrrell at the 1981 Dutch Grand Prix.
Alboreto at the 1984 Dallas Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver retired from the race after spinning off the track with 13 laps remaining.
Alboreto at the 1985 German Grand Prix. The Italian took his 5th and last F1 race win, eleven seconds ahead of the World Champion-to-be Alain Prost.
Alboreto driving for Ferrari in his last season with the team, at the 1988 Canadian Grand Prix.
Alboreto driving for Minardi at the 1994 Monaco Grand PrixAbout this person
In endurance racing, Alboreto won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1997 with Joest, as well as the 12 Hours of Sebring in 2001 with Audi.
Country
Italy
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1956 to 2001 · aged 44
