Carlos Reutemann
Argentine Ferrari driver of 1976–1978 who won four Grands Prix in 1978 and later lost the 1981 title to Piquet by one point.
Carlos Alberto "Lole" Reutemann (12 April 1942 – 7 July 2021) was an Argentine racing driver and politician who competed in Formula One from 1972 to 1982 and served as the Governor of Santa Fe from 1999 to 2003. He won 12 Grands Prix across 11 seasons and, at the time of his retirement, held the record for most podium finishes (45). Reutemann signed with Ferrari during the 1976 season as a temporary replacement for the injured Niki Lauda. His final Ferrari season in 1978 was his most successful, with four wins, and he finished third in the championship. In 1981, driving for Williams, he finished second in the World Drivers' Championship by one point to Nelson Piquet.
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- Nationality
- Argentine
- Born
- 12 April 1942
- Died
- 7 July 2021
- Teams
- Brabham
- Ferrari
- Lotus
- Williams
- Ferrari
- 1976–1978
- Grand prix wins
- 12
- Podiums
- 45
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