Adrian Sutil
Formula One racing driver with Sauber
Born
January 11th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Born in Germany, this racing driver began a career in karting before transitioning to single-seaters. Participation in various Formula 3 championships led to a role in Formula One. This driver competed for multiple teams, including Spyker and Force India, making a significant impact during races. Achievements included securing his first points for Force India at the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix. Known for skillful driving, this driver continued to compete until the end of the 2011 season.
Competed in Formula One from 2007 to 2011
Achieved first career points at the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix
Raced for teams such as Spyker and Force India
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