Gabriele Tarquini
Race car driver, World Touring Car Champion

Born
March 2nd, 1962
63 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Born in Italy in 1962, a prominent figure in motorsport, achieved significant success in touring car racing. Competed in the FIA World Touring Car Championship, securing the championship title in 2009. Also raced in the European Formula Two Championship and various other touring car competitions. Known for driving with teams like Alfa Romeo, Honda, and Lada, contributing to the evolution of touring car racing.
Won the FIA World Touring Car Championship in 2009
Competed in multiple seasons of the European Formula Two Championship
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