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Carlos Reutemann: Former Formula One driver dies, aged 79
Carlos Reutemann, a leading Formula 1 driver in the 1970s and 1980s and later a senior politician in Argentina for three decades, has died aged 79.
As a racing driver he won 12 Grands Prix, came close to the world championship with Williams in 1981.
Upon retiring abruptly in 1982, Reutemann went into politics and had two terms as governor of his native Santa Fe province.
He drove 146 races for the Brabham, Lotus, Ferrari and Williams teams and was regarded as one of the fastest drivers of his day.
He added six pole positions and a total of 45 podium finishes to his 12 wins. He finished runner-up in the 1981 championship and third in 1975 with Brabham, 1978 for Ferrari and 1980 at Williams.
More details: https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/57757338
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/06/22/driver-who-lost-licence-at- bathurst-thought-it-was-a-race-track/
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