Pastor Maldonado

Venezuelan Formula One driver

Pastor Maldonado - Venezuelan Formula One driver
Born

March 9th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Venezuela

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Competed in Formula One from 2011 to 2015, representing teams such as Williams and Lotus. Achieved a historic win at the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix, marking the first victory for a Venezuelan driver in the series. Before Formula One, participated in GP2 and secured the 2010 GP2 championship. Also competed in various other racing series.

Won the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix

Secured the 2010 GP2 championship

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