Roy Salvadori
Race car driver, Deceased Person
1922 – 2012
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Who was Roy Salvadori?
Roy Francesco Salvadori was a British motor racing driver and manager. He participated in 50 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 12 July 1952, and achieved two podiums, scoring a total of 19 Championship points. He was born in Dovercourt, Essex, to parents of Italian descent.
During a varied career he also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959, driving for Aston Martin and teamed with Carroll Shelby. After retiring from driving he returned to running his car dealership, but was tempted back to Formula One to manage the Cooper racing team in 1966 and 1967.
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- Born
- May 12, 1922
Dovercourt - Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Died
- Jun 3, 2012
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on July 23, 2013
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