Johnny Cecotto

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.
Born: |
25 Jan 1956 |
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, but mainly focuses on his sons, initially Johnny Jr and his racing career - Johnny even ran a F3 team for him, but now also Jonathan, who is in German lower formulae. 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.
Biography last updated 27 Jun 2015