The Formula 2 drivers — Where are they now?
by Richard Jenkins
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I have endeavoured to try and provide as up-to-date and accurate information as possible for everyone featured on this site, and I am always indebted to the many contributors who help with the information on this site and sadly, space doesn't allow for me to thank everyone here. However, I would like to dedicate the ongoing work, progress and achievements on this site to those contributors who are sadly no longer with us but helped aide this project so much: Len Calinoff, Phil Harms, Gene Heeter, Earl Ma, Don Radbruch, Roscoe H Rann and Barry Lake.
Updates and corrections are always welcomed — please either join the debate here or feel free to contact me on with any information you might have.
This part of the site is also dedicated to the memory of Tony Marsh, as it was his post-Grand Prix life that served as the initial inspiration for "Where Are They Now" back in 1998 For more about what this part of the site is trying to achieve, please read my full introduction.
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| Name | Born | Died | Nat | F2 starts | Biography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Acheson | 27 Nov 1957 Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland |
GB | 29 (1981-1983) |
Kenny became a hugely successful sportscar driver, latterly, with the Newcastle Lister squad, until a huge crash at Daytona in 1996, in which he suffered injuries saw him announce his retirement from driving swiftly afterwards. Now lives in Bradford-upon-Avon, where he runs a successful toiletries company with his wife, Fiona. (Last updated 21 Nov 2012) | |
| Giacomo Agostini | 16 Jun 1942 Brescia |
I | 4 (1978) |
One of the greatest motorcycle racers, with 15 world titles. Later became a team manager in the sport. Remains heavily linked with the sport either through historic or current events. (Last updated 11 Nov 2012) | |
| Kurt Ahrens Jr. | 19 Apr 1940 Braunschweig, nr. Hanover |
D | 12 (1968-1969) |
Decent driver who retired from racing in the 1970's. Now often seen around the historic events scene in his homeland. For years he was involved in the scrap industry and ran a dealership. (Last updated 11 Nov 2012) | |
| Michele Alboreto | 23 Dec 1956 Milan |
25 Apr 2001 Lausitz Circuit, nr. Dresden, Germany |
I | 10 (1981) |
Michele became one of the world's top sportscar stars after a long F1 career and won Le Mans in 1997. After a win at Sebring, he was tipped for 2nd Le Mans win in 2001, but a puncture at 200mph, testing his Audi, saw him crash into the barriers, killing him instantly. Motorsport lost one of its most likeable sons. (Last updated 11 Nov 2012) |
| Philippe Alliot | 27 Jul 1953 Voves nr. Chartres, Eure-et-Loir |
F | 10 (1983) |
More or less retired now, after driving in GT's until recently. Also dabbled in motorcycling and the Paris-Dakar rally! Looks much older now after ditching the black hair dye he used towards the end of his GP career so he could keep his seat in F1. Ran his own endurance team and runs a kart track, as well as working in the media. (Last updated 11 Nov 2012) | |
| Luis Maria de Almenara Juando | Barcelona |
E | 0 (1975) |
Later became a businessman and is now involved with a racing school and racing team. (Last updated 23 Nov 2012) | |
| Chris Amon | 20 Jul 1943 Bulls |
NZ | 3 (1968-1970) |
Quit F1 in 1977 to tend the family farm, where he still lives, although he is largely retired now. Also developed suspensions for a while for Toyota, stays involved agriculturally and keeps links with racing, including visiting historic events. Also contributes and is a consultant to a few motor racing projects in his homeland. (Last updated 11 Nov 2012) | |
| Fredy Amweg | 25 Jul 1949 Aarau |
CH | 5 (1973-1976) |
Now runs a gear construction and repair business workshop near Ammerswil (Last updated 11 Nov 2012) | |
| Manfred Anspann | 02 Dec 1944 Ohlstadt, Kreis Garmisch-Patenkirchen |
D | 0 (1984) |
Supplier and buyer for motorsports teams in Germany. Raced on competitively until the mid 2000's and still attends and races at historic events. (Last updated 11 Nov 2012) | |
| Rene Arnoux | 04 Jul 1948 Pontcharra, nr. Grenoble |
F | 26 (1974-1977) |
Now retired from full-time driving, after some French Supertourisme races and a high-profile return to racing in the GP Masters series. He has also recently tested a modern F1 car, worked as a driver consultant, notably to Pedro Diniz and as a TV summariser for Italian TV. Also owns and runs four karting tracks and appears at historic events. Read interview. (Last updated 11 Nov 2012) | |
| Mika Arpiainen | 23 Mar 1948 Helsinki |
SF | 3 (1974-1976) |
Former World Rally Championship competitor and rally winner between 1982-1986. Keeps links with the sport through work at a driving school and also has done some commentating. Son Joni also raced, and the two now work together at 4 Nature, a construction business especially set up for prefab designs. (Last updated 1 Apr 2013) | |
| Mister Arriva | 26 Nov 1945 Grammichele, Catania, Sicily |
I | 1 (1982) |
Otherwise known as Francesco Attaguile. A laywer, he is much better known for his political and business careers in his beloved Sicily - he has been involved in local government and civic duty for some 35 years, and is especially involved with bringing tourism to the Island (Last updated 24 Nov 2012) | |
| Ian Ashley | 26 Oct 1947 Wuppertal, Germany |
GB | 0 (1976) |
Became a pilot after a big crash led to F1 retirement. He made a racing return to the British Touring Car series in 1993, then into sidecars. In 1999, he quit as a pilot and raced in the TVR Tuscan series - he also tried fencing and polo! Still involved in motor racing, although he tends to do more work as a mechanic now, but is still racing, in club and historic racing. (Last updated 11 Nov 2012) | |
| Richard Attwood | 04 Apr 1940 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire |
GB | 2 (1968-1970) |
Now a regular (and successful) historic racer, but has also done some development and testing work for Vauxhall in the past and now works as a full-time driver instructor and development adviser for Porsche GB. Lives in Staffordshire. (Last updated 11 Nov 2012) |
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