Vitaly Petrov

Russian Formula One race car driver

Vitaly Petrov - Russian Formula One race car driver
Born

September 8th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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A race car driver competed in Formula One from 2010 to 2013. Petrov drove for teams such as Renault and Caterham during his career. Achieved notable results including a podium finish at the 2011 Australian Grand Prix. Petrov also participated in various other racing series, maintaining a presence in motorsport post-Formula One.

Achieved third place in the 2011 Australian Grand Prix

Competed for Renault and Caterham in Formula One

First Russian driver to finish on a Formula One podium

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