Nasif Estéfano facts for kids
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| Born | 18 November 1932 Concepción, Tucumán, Argentina |
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| Died | 21 October 1973 (aged 40) Aimogasta, La Rioja, Argentina |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  Argentine |
| Active years | 1960, 1962 |
| Teams | Maserati, De Tomaso |
| Entries | 2 (1 start) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1960 Argentine Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1962 Italian Grand Prix |
Nasif Moisés Estéfano (born November 18, 1932 – died October 21, 1973) was a talented racing driver from Argentina. His family had roots from Lebanon. He loved speed and competed in many car races during his life.
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Early Life and Racing Dreams
Nasif Estéfano was born in Concepción, a city in the Tucumán area of Argentina. From a young age, he was interested in cars and racing. He worked hard to become a professional driver.
Formula One Adventures
Nasif Estéfano got the chance to compete in two big World Championship Formula One races. These are some of the fastest and most exciting car races in the world!
First Grand Prix Race
His first Formula One race was on February 7, 1960. It was the 1960 Argentine Grand Prix, held in his home country. He drove a Maserati 250F car. He finished this race in 14th place. Even though he didn't score any championship points, it was a big step for him to race at this level.
Later Formula One Attempts
In 1962, Nasif Estéfano tried to race in another Formula One event. This was the 1962 Italian Grand Prix. He was driving for the De Tomaso team. However, he did not qualify for the main race. This means he wasn't fast enough during practice to get a spot on the starting grid.
Beyond Formula One
Even though his Formula One career was short, Nasif Estéfano was a well-known driver in Argentina. He competed in other types of racing, like Turismo Carretera, which is a very popular touring car series in Argentina. He also raced in the World Sportscar Championship.
A Tragic End
Sadly, Nasif Estéfano passed away in a racing accident. This happened on October 21, 1973. He was driving in a local race in Aimogasta, a town in La Rioja, Argentina. He was only 40 years old.
