Ernesto Brambilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ernesto Brambilla |
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| Nationality | Italian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 31 January 1934 Monza, Italy |
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| Died | 3 August 2020 (aged 86) Monza, Italy |
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| Formula One World Championship career | |
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| Active years | 1963, 1969 |
| Teams | Scuderia Centro Sud, Ferrari |
| Entries | 2 (0 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1963 Italian Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1969 Italian Grand Prix |
Ernesto "Tino" Brambilla (born January 31, 1934 – died August 3, 2020) was a talented Italian racer. He competed in both Grand Prix motorcycle racing and Formula One car racing. Tino was born in Monza, Italy. He was the brother of another famous driver, Vittorio Brambilla.
Motorcycle Racing Career
Ernesto Brambilla was a skilled motorcycle racer. He competed in the 350cc Grand Prix motorcycle season. In 1959, he finished in 10th place overall. He repeated this success in 1961, again finishing 10th in the 350cc class. He raced for teams like MV Agusta and Bianchi.
Formula One Racing Career
Brambilla also tried his hand at Formula One car racing. He entered two Formula One Grand Prix races.
First Attempt in 1963
His first attempt was at the 1963 Italian Grand Prix. He drove for the Scuderia Centro Sud team, using a Cooper car. However, he was not able to qualify for the main race.
Second Attempt in 1969
For the 1969 Italian Grand Prix, he was entered by the famous Ferrari team. But in the end, another driver, Pedro Rodríguez, drove the car instead of Brambilla.
Later Life and Legacy
Ernesto Brambilla passed away on August 3, 2020, in his hometown of Monza, Italy. He is remembered for his efforts in both motorcycle and car racing.
See also
In Spanish: Ernesto Brambilla para niños
