Nasif Estéfano

Nasif Estéfano
Born 18 November 1932
Concepción, Tucumán, Argentina
Died 21 October 1973 (aged 40)
Aimogasta, La Rioja, Argentina
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality Argentina Argentine
Active years 1960, 1962
Teams Maserati, De Tomaso
Races 2 (1 start)
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums 0
Career points 0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First race 1960 Argentine Grand Prix
Last race 1962 Italian Grand Prix

Nasif Moisés Estéfano (18 November 1932 – 21 October 1973) was a racing driver from Argentina. He participated in two World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on 7 February 1960, but scored no championship points. He entered the 1962 Italian Grand Prix but failed to qualify. He was born in Concepción, Tucumán.

He died while driving in a local race in Aimogasta, La Rioja on 21 October 1973. His car suffered a mechanical failure on a fast curve, which caused the car to somersault a number of times. Estéfano was ejected from the car due to a fault with the safety belts, and was killed almost instantly due to head injuries.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 WDC Points
1960 Nasif Estéfano[1] Maserati 250F Maserati Straight-6 ARG
14
MON 500 NED BEL FRA GBR POR ITA USA NC 0
1962 Scuderia de Tomaso De Tomaso 801 De Tomaso Flat-8 NED MON BEL FRA GBR GER ITA
DNQ
USA RSA NC 0

References

  1. Small, Steve (1994). The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. Guinness. p. 128. ISBN 0851127029.

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Sporting positions
Preceded by
Rubén Luis di Palma
Turismo Carretera champion
1973
Succeeded by
Héctor Gradassi