Christian Fittipaldi
Race car driver and 1993 CART Champion
Born
January 18th, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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A Brazilian race car driver, this individual competed in various racing series including Formula One and CART (Championship Auto Racing Teams). Debuted in Formula One in 1992, racing for the Minardi team. Transitioned to CART, achieving significant success and winning the championship in 1993. Additionally, participated in the Le Mans 24 Hours, showcasing versatility in endurance racing.
Won the CART Championship in 1993
Competed in Formula One with Minardi
Participated in the Le Mans 24 Hours
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