Michele Alboreto

Known for: Acting
Born: December 23, 1956
Died: April 25, 2001 (aged 44)
Birthplace: Milano, Lombardia, Italy

Biography

Michele Alboreto (Italian pronunciation: [miˈkɛːle alboˈrɛto]; 23 December 1956 – 25 April 2001) was an Italian racing driver. Alboreto was runner up to Alain Prost in the 1985 Formula One World Championship, as well as winning the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans and 2001 12 Hours of Sebring sports car races. Alboreto competed in Formula One from 1981 until 1994, racing for Tyrrell, Ferrari, Larrousse, Arrows, Footwork, Scuderia Italia and Minardi.