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Ernesto Brambilla
Tino Ernesto Brambilla.jpg
Nationality Italian
Born (1934-01-31)31 January 1934
Monza, Italy
Died 3 August 2020(2020-08-03) (aged 86)
Monza, Italy
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1959, 1961
First race 1959 350cc West German Grand Prix
Last race 1961 350cc East German Grand Prix
Team(s) MV Agusta, Bianchi
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
2 0 1 N/A 0 9
Formula One World Championship career
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.

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