Italian race car driver who won the 1981 World Sportscar Championship and competed in multiple 24 Hours of Le Mans races. Known for his endurance racing skills and sports car championships.
Renowned for his exceptional skills on the racing track, Martino Finotto is a celebrated Italian racing driver, best known for his outstanding achievements in touring car and sports car racing. With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, Finotto's impressive performances earned him numerous accolades, including the coveted European Touring Car Championship title in 1979.
Finotto's passion for racing began in the early 1970s, when he started competing in the Campionato Italiano di Turismo. In 1972 and 1973, he secured back-to-back class titles, signaling the start of his remarkable racing journey.
During this period, Finotto also started participating in the European Touring Car Championship, where he initially drove for Jolly Club, racing both BMW 3.0 CSL and Ford Escort RS 1600. His first podium finish in the ETCC came in 1974, with a second-place finish in the Austria-Trophée at the Salzburgring, alongside Manfred Mohr.
Finotto's most notable achievements include:
Throughout his career, Finotto demonstrated an unwavering dedication to his craft, consistently pushing himself to improve and innovate. His commitment to excellence and perseverance in the face of adversity serve as an inspiration to aspiring racing drivers.
Born on November 11, 1933, in Camporosso, Liguria, Italy, Finotto made his fortune in the pharmaceutical industry before pursuing his passion for racing. He passed away on August 13, 2014, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and motivate.
Finotto's remarkable achievements in racing have contributed significantly to the growth and popularity of the sport, inspiring future generations of racing drivers and enthusiasts alike.
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