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Johnny Cecotto

Johnny Cecotto, 1982. Copyright Jutta Fausel, 2020, supplied by Chris Witty. Used with Permission.

Johnny Cecotto, 1982. Copyright Jutta Fausel, 2020, supplied by Chris Witty. Used with Permission.

Johnny Cecotto, Goodwood Festival of Speed, 25th June 2016. Copyright Richard Jenkins, 2016.

Johnny Cecotto, Goodwood Festival of Speed, 25th June 2016. Copyright Richard Jenkins, 2016.

Born:

25 Jan 1956
Caracas

Nationality:

Venezuela

Grands Prix:

18 (1983-1984)

F2 starts:

27 (1980-1982)

A top touring car driver, he raced on regularly for many years, with a number of titles to his name. Now taking much more of a back-seat, with some historic bike and car events. Cecotto was a hugely successful motorcyclist whose single-seater career was ended by injuries sustained in a crash at Brands Hatch in 1984 whilst with the Toleman F1 team. Now has a base in Treviso, Italy and in Monaco. He runs a high-performance car concern there but also likes to sail his boat.

Biography last updated 11 Jan 2023