Oscar Alfredo Gálvez

Oscar Alfredo Gálvez
Born 17 August 1913
Caballito, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died 16 December 1989 (aged 76)
San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality Argentina Argentine
Active years 1953
Teams Maserati
Races 1
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums 0
Career points 2
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First race 1953 Argentine Grand Prix
Last race 1953 Argentine Grand Prix

Oscar Alfredo Gálvez (17 August 1913 – 16 December 1989) was a racing driver from Argentina. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, on 18 January 1953, in which he scored two championship points.

He was a very popular driver, and a regular entrant and champion in the Turismo Carretera series, like his brother Juan.

He died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. The Buenos Aires circuit was renamed after him.


Complete Formula One results

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Points
1953 Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6GCM Maserati Straight-6 ARG
5
500 NED BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA 15th 2