Michele Alboreto F1 Profile & Career Stats

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Michele Alboreto, Ferrari F1 87, 1987 Monaco GP

Michele Alboreto, born on December 23, 1956, in Milan, Italy, was a true racing legend. Known for his raw talent, fierce determination, and love for the sport, Alboreto's career in Formula One spanned from 1981 to 1994.

Alboreto started his motorsport career in 1976 in Formula Italia, where he quickly made a name for himself and was signed up as a test driver for the Brabham team. His big break came in 1981, when he made his debut in F1 with the Tyrrell team. He quickly impressed everyone with his exceptional driving skills and claimed his first victory in the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix.

Throughout his career, Alboreto drove for top teams such as Ferrari, McLaren, and Tyrrell, and had an impressive 194 race starts, 5 wins, 23 podiums, and 2 pole positions. He finished as runner-up in the championship in 1985 driving for Ferrari, with 6 wins that season.

Alboreto was also known for his technical skills and worked closely with engineers to develop the cars he drove. He was highly respected in the paddock for his knowledge and dedication to the sport.

Sadly, Alboreto's life was cut short in 2001 when he was killed in a testing accident while driving an Audi R8 at the Lausitzring in Germany. His death was a great loss to the motorsport community, and he will always be remembered as a true racing legend.

In his memory, the "Trofeo Michele Alboreto" was created to honor young and talented Italian drivers. It has since become a prestigious event in the Italian motorsport scene.

Alboreto's passion for racing and his commitment to excellence continue to inspire a new generation of F1 drivers.

Michele Alboreto Championship Results

Michele Alboreto F1 Seasons Summary

Year	Team	Engine	GP	1st	2nd	3rd	Pod	Pole	Laps	FL	Avg Pts	Points
1994	Minardi	Ford	16	0	0	0	0	0	698	0	0.06	1
1993	Lola	Ferrari	9	0	0	0	0	0	405	0	0.00	0
1992	Footwork	Mugen-Honda	16	0	0	0	0	0	911	0	0.38	6
1991	Footwork Footwork	Porsche Ford	9	0	0	0	0	0	267	0	0.00	0
1990	Arrows	Ford	13	0	0	0	0	0	624	0	0.00	0
1989	Larrousse Tyrrell	Lamborghini Ford	10	0	0	1	1	0	349	0	0.60	6
1988	Ferrari	Ferrari	16	0	1	2	3	0	783	1	1.50	24
1987	Ferrari	Ferrari	16	0	1	2	3	0	703	0	1.06	17
1986	Ferrari	Ferrari	16	0	1	0	1	0	652	0	0.88	14
1985	Ferrari	Ferrari	16	2	4	2	8	1	756	2	3.31	53
1984	Ferrari	Ferrari	16	1	2	1	4	1	682	1	1.91	30.5
1983	Tyrrell	Ford	15	1	0	0	1	0	609	0	0.67	10
1982	Tyrrell	Ford	16	1	0	1	2	0	872	1	1.56	25
1981	Tyrrell	Ford	10	0	0	0	0	0	462	0	0.00	0