Roberto Moreno
Brazilian race car driver with notable wins
Born
February 11th, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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A Brazilian race car driver began a professional racing career in the 1980s. Competed in Formula One, participating in 41 Grand Prix races and earning points with the AGS, Minardi, and Forti teams. Achieved significant success in other racing series, including winning the 1990 and 1992 editions of the Formula 3000 Championship. Also competed in CART, eventually transitioning to a successful career in sportscars and endurance racing, featuring participation in notable events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The career spanned several decades with various accolades in multiple racing disciplines.
Competed in 41 Formula One Grand Prix races
Won the Formula 3000 Championship in 1990 and 1992
Participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans
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