Jesús Iglesias facts for kids
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| Born | 22 February 1922 |
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| Died | 11 July 2005 (aged 83) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  Argentine |
| Active years | 1955 |
| Teams | Gordini |
| Entries | 1 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1955 Argentine Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1955 Argentine Grand Prix |
Jesús Ricardo Iglesias (born February 22, 1922, died July 11, 2005) was a talented racing car driver from Argentina. He was born and passed away in Pergamino, Argentina. Jesús Iglesias was known for his skills in long-distance races. He even got to compete in a major Formula One Grand Prix race.
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Jesús Iglesias's Early Racing Career
Jesús Iglesias began his racing journey in Argentina. He was quite successful in long-distance races. He often drove a special car called a Chevrolet Special. These races were very challenging and tested the endurance of both the driver and the car.
His Big Chance in Formula One
In 1955, Jesús Iglesias got an exciting invitation. He was asked to drive a Gordini Type 16 car. This was for the 1955 Argentine Grand Prix, a very important Formula One race.
The 1955 Argentine Grand Prix
The 1955 Argentine Grand Prix was a tough race. Jesús Iglesias started in 17th place out of 22 drivers. The weather was extremely hot, which made racing very difficult. Sadly, he had to stop racing on lap 38. This was because of a problem with his car's transmission. He was also very tired from the intense heat.
Returning to Endurance Racing
After his Formula One experience, Iglesias went back to endurance racing. He continued to compete only in races held in Argentina. He showed great skill in these events.
Best Result in Rafaela
One of his best performances was in 1956. He raced in the Rafaela 500-mile race. Driving his trusted Chevrolet Special car, he achieved an impressive second-place finish. This showed his consistent talent in long-distance racing.
