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    2006-12-15

    1939-09-0587 years, 2 months, and 2 days old

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    Place of birth:

    Lugano, Switzerland

    Adult:

    No

    Gender:

    Male

    Biography

    Clay Regazzoni was a Swiss Formula 1 driver, born on September 5, 1939, in Lugano, Switzerland. He was known for his determined driving style and played a key role in Ferrari's resurgence in the early 1970s. Regazzoni won five Grand Prix races during his F1 career and finished as the runner-up in the 1974 World Championship. His career was cut short after a crash at the 1980 United States Grand Prix West, which left him paralyzed from the waist down. He tragically passed away on December 15, 2006, in Parma, Italy, following a road accident.

    Images Gallery

    Best Credits: 5

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    1971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
    Self (archive footage)
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    1971-09-08
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    1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
    Self
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    1972-12-30
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    1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
    Self
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    2019-01-21
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    Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
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    2004-01-01
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    Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
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    2004-01-01
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