Ricardo Zonta
Brazilian race car driver with F1 experience
Born
March 23rd, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Started racing in karting and progressed to formula racing. Competed in the Formula One World Championship during the late 1990s and early 2000s with teams such as Tyrrell and BAR. Achieved notable success in various racing series, including the FIA GT Championship and the Stock Car Brasil series. Transitioned to touring cars while also engaging in endurance racing, displaying versatility as a driver across multiple formats.
Competed in Formula One from 1997 to 2001
Won the FIA GT Championship in 2000
Raced for Tyrrell and BAR teams
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