Born | 12 May 1922 |
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Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | British |
Active years | 1952-1962 |
Teams | Ferrari, Connaught, Maserati, BRM, Cooper, Bowmaker-Yeoman Lola |
Races | 50 (47 starts) |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 2 |
Career points | 19 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First race | 1952 British Grand Prix |
Last race | 1962 South African Grand Prix |
Roy Francesco Salvadori (born 12 May 1922 in Dovercourt, Essex) is a former motor racing driver and manager from England. 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.
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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Preceded by Olivier Gendebien Phil Hill |
Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1959 with: Carroll Shelby |
Succeeded by Olivier Gendebien Paul Fr猫re |