André Ribeiro

Race car driver, Formula 1 participant

André Ribeiro - Race car driver, Formula 1 participant
Born

January 18th, 1966
59 years ago

Died

2021
4 years ago — 55 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Brazil

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Born in Brazil in 1966, this race car driver participated in the Formula One World Championship during the early 1990s. He drove for the teams Minardi and Brabham, competing in numerous Grand Prix events primarily between 1993 and 1994. In addition to a career in Formula 1, he also achieved success in other racing series, including the IndyCar Series. His time in motorsport's high-stakes environment highlighted his skills in speed and precision on diverse tracks around the world.

Competed in Formula One with Minardi and Brabham

Participated in the IndyCar Series

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