Jaime Alguersuari
Race car driver, Formula One competitor
Born
March 23rd, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Born in 1990, a race car driver competed in Formula One for Scuderia Toro Rosso. Debuted in 2009 at the Hungarian Grand Prix, becoming the first Spanish driver to race for Toro Rosso. Contributed to the team's efforts in multiple seasons, participating in a total of 46 races. Transitioned to other racing series post-Formula One, including the FIA Formula E Championship.
Debuted in Formula One with Scuderia Toro Rosso
Participated in 46 Formula One races
Competed in the FIA Formula E Championship
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