| Pastor Maldonado | |
| Nationality |  Venezuelan |
| Date of Birth | March 9, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Maracay (Venezuela) |
| 2008 GP2 Series | |
| Debut season | 2007 |
| Current team | Minardi Piquet Sports |
| Car No. Venezuela (ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə) officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish República Bolivariana de Venezuela) is a country on the Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Maracay is a city in central Venezuela and is the capital and most important city of the Aragua State. Venezuela (ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə) officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish República Bolivariana de Venezuela) is a country on the For the article about the Asian version of the GP2 series see GP2 Asia Series. The 2007 GP2 Series season began on April 14 at Bahrain. Timo Glock was crowned series champion on September 30 after winning the Piquet Sports, formerly known as Minardi Piquet Sports or Minardi by Piquet Sports, is a Brazil &ndash Italian Motor racing team | 23 |
| Former teams | Trident Racing |
| Starts | 18 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Poles | 3 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| Best finish | 11th in 2007 |
| Previous series | |
| 2003-2004 2004 2005-2006 |
Italian Formula Renault European Formula Renault World Series by Renault |
| Championship titles | |
| 2004 | Italian Formula Renault |
Pastor Maldonado (born March 9, 1985 in Maracay) is a racing driver from Venezuela, whose career has thus far centred around formula single-seaters. Trident Racing is a motor racing team that competes in single seater Formula racing. The 2007 GP2 Series season began on April 14 at Bahrain. Timo Glock was crowned series champion on September 30 after winning the Formula Renault 20 Italia is a Formula Renault 20 racing series that is based in Italy. Renault_World_Series_Donington_2007jpg|left|thumb|World Series by Renault at Donington Park in 2007 Formula Renault 20 Italia is a Formula Renault 20 racing series that is based in Italy. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Maracay is a city in central Venezuela and is the capital and most important city of the Aragua State. Venezuela (ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə) officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish República Bolivariana de Venezuela) is a country on the Formula racing is a term that refers to various forms of open wheeled single seater motorsport. Open-wheel car (Often single-seater car, in UK English describes cars with the wheels outside the car's main body and in most cases one seat He is a former champion of Italian Formula Renault. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Formula Renault is a class of Formula racing founded in 1971 It is popular in Europe and other countries
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Career path
Formula Renault
Maldonado's first experience of formula racing began in Italy in 2003. Formula racing is a term that refers to various forms of open wheeled single seater motorsport. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest He competed in the Italian Formula Renault Championship with Cram Competition, and was classified seventh in the drivers' championship. Formula Renault is a class of Formula racing founded in 1971 It is popular in Europe and other countries His notable results included three podium finishes and one pole position. [1] Cram Competition also entered one round of the German Formula Renault Championship at Oschersleben. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Motorsport Arena Oschersleben is a 3667m long race track with the width of 11 - 13 meters and elevation changes of 23 metres [2]
In 2004, Maldonado ran a dual programme in Italian and European Formula Renault with Cram Competition. He won the Italian title, with eight wins and six pole positions from seventeen starts. [3] In the European championship, he was classified eighth overall, with two wins. [4] Maldonado also found the time to enter one round of the now defunct Formula Renault V6 Eurocup at Spa-Francorchamps, with a best finish of fifth place. Formula Renault V6 Eurocup is a former type of Formula racing, active from 2003 to 2004 started by Renault as a support series in Eurosport's Super Racing Weekends The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race [5]
In November 2004, Maldonado was given an opportunity to test with the Minardi Formula One team at Misano in Italy. Minardi was an Automobile racing team and constructor founded in 1979 by Giancarlo Minardi. The Misano World Circuit (until 2006 called Circuito Internazionale Santamonica) is an Italian racetrack located next to the town of Misano Adriatico [6] The team's former owner, Giancarlo Minardi, was present at the test and commented positively about Maldonado's performance. Giancarlo Minardi (born 18 September, 1947) is the founder and former Managing Director of the now-defunct Minardi Formula One team [7]
Italian F3000
In 2005, Maldonado progressed out of Formula Renault, but did not get the opportunity to complete a full season in any one series. He made four starts in the Italian F3000 Championship with Sighinolfi Auto Racing, in which one race win was enough to finish ninth overall. Euro Formula 3000 is a Motorsport single-seater series and a type of Formula racing. [8] He also entered nine races (and made seven starts) in the Spanish-based World Series by Renault, with a best finish of seventh. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Renault_World_Series_Donington_2007jpg|left|thumb|World Series by Renault at Donington Park in 2007 [9] However, his participation in the WSR was marred by a four-race ban for dangerous driving. He failed to slow down at the scene of an accident at Monaco, despite the presence of warning flags, and struck and seriously injured a marshal. Circuit de Monaco is the name given to a motor racing circuit laid out on the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine around the harbour of the Principality [10]
World Series by Renault
Maldonado secured a full-time drive in the World Series by Renault with Draco Racing in 2006. Renault_World_Series_Donington_2007jpg|left|thumb|World Series by Renault at Donington Park in 2007 The 2006 World Series by Renault season began on April 29, 2006 in Zolder, Belgium and finished in Barcelona, Spain He was classified third overall, with three race wins, six further podium finishes, and five pole positions. [11][12]
Controversy
However, in a season that was marked by controversy, Maldonado could have won the title were it not for a disqualification from first place at Misano for a technical infringement. The Misano World Circuit (until 2006 called Circuito Internazionale Santamonica) is an Italian racetrack located next to the town of Misano Adriatico [13] Draco Racing lodged an appeal and the results of the championship remained provisional until Italy's National Court of Appeal for Motorsport upheld the stewards' decision at a hearing in January 2007. [14] The lost fifteen points would have been enough to move him up from third to first in the standings, ahead of Alx Danielsson and Borja García. Alx Danielsson (born April 1, 1981 in Östersund) is a Swedish racing driver and the 2006 champion of the World Series by Renault. Borja García (born December 15 1982) is a Spanish Race car driver.
GP2 Series
Maldonado's performances in the WSR were enough to attract the interest of GP2 teams, and he signed a contract to drive for Trident Racing in 2007 after a successful test in late 2006. For the article about the Asian version of the GP2 series see GP2 Asia Series. Trident Racing is a motor racing team that competes in single seater Formula racing. [15] He took his first victory in only his fourth race in the series with a commanding win at Monaco. However, he had to miss the final four rounds of the season after breaking a collarbone during training. [16] He has moved to the Piquet Sports team for 2008, his second year in the series. Piquet Sports, formerly known as Minardi Piquet Sports or Minardi by Piquet Sports, is a Brazil &ndash Italian Motor racing team For the Asian-based series see 2008 GP2 Asia Series season. The 2008 GP2 Series season was the fourth GP2 Series season
Racing record
Complete GP2 Series results
(Results in bold indicate pole position. )
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | Pos. | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Trident Racing | BRN FEA DNS |
BRN SPR 16 |
ESP FEA Ret |
ESP SPR 17 |
MON FEA 1 |
FRA FEA 10 |
FRA SPR 8 |
GBR FEA 7 |
GBR SPR 2 |
GER FEA 6 |
GER SPR 4 |
HUN FEA Ret |
HUN SPR Ret |
TUR FEA Inj |
TUR SPR Inj |
ITA FEA Inj |
ITA SPR Inj |
BEL FEA Inj |
BEL SPR Inj |
VAL FEA Inj |
VAL SPR Inj |
11th | 25 |
| 2008 | Piquet Sports | ESP FEA 12 |
ESP SPR Ret |
TUR FEA Ret |
TUR SPR Ret |
MON FEA 2 |
MON SPR Ret |
FRA FEA |
FRA SPR |
GBR FEA |
GBR SPR |
GER FEA |
GER SPR |
HUN FEA |
HUN SPR |
EUR FEA |
EUR SPR |
BEL FEA |
BEL SPR |
ITA FEA |
ITA SPR |
8th* | 12* |
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Silverstone Circuit is a Motor racing circuit in Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, named after the village in the former England Silverstone Circuit is a Motor racing circuit in Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, named after the village in the former England The Nürburgring, known as simply " The Ring " by enthusiasts is a Motorsport Race track in Nürburg, Germany. The Nürburgring, known as simply " The Ring " by enthusiasts is a Motorsport Race track in Nürburg, Germany. 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The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race The Circuit de Valencia (officially named " Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo " is a Motorsport Race track located in Cheste The Circuit de Valencia (officially named " Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo " is a Motorsport Race track located in Cheste For the Asian-based series see 2008 GP2 Asia Series season. The 2008 GP2 Series season was the fourth GP2 Series season Piquet Sports, formerly known as Minardi Piquet Sports or Minardi by Piquet Sports, is a Brazil &ndash Italian Motor racing team The Circuit de Catalunya is a racetrack in Montmeló, to the north of Barcelona, Catalonia. The Circuit de Catalunya is a racetrack in Montmeló, to the north of Barcelona, Catalonia. Istanbul Park (İstanbul Park also known as the Istanbul Racing Circuit or initially Istanbul Otodrom, is a Motor sports Race track in Istanbul Park (İstanbul Park also known as the Istanbul Racing Circuit or initially Istanbul Otodrom, is a Motor sports Race track in Circuit de Monaco is the name given to a motor racing circuit laid out on the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine around the harbour of the Principality Circuit de Monaco is the name given to a motor racing circuit laid out on the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine around the harbour of the Principality Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a Motor racing circuit located in France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers. Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a Motor racing circuit located in France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers. Silverstone Circuit is a Motor racing circuit in Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, named after the village in the former England Silverstone Circuit is a Motor racing circuit in Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, named after the village in the former England The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg is an Automobile racing track situated near the town of Hockenheim in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg is an Automobile racing track situated near the town of Hockenheim in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The Hungaroring is a Formula 1 racing circuit in Mogyoród, near Budapest, Hungary where the Hungarian Grand Prix is held The Hungaroring is a Formula 1 racing circuit in Mogyoród, near Budapest, Hungary where the Hungarian Grand Prix is held The Valencia Street Circuit is a semi-permanent race circuit in Valencia Spain which hosts the Formula One Grand Prix of Europe Telefónica The Valencia Street Circuit is a semi-permanent race circuit in Valencia Spain which hosts the Formula One Grand Prix of Europe Telefónica The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a Motorsport Race track near the town of Monza, Italy, north of Milan. Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a Motorsport Race track near the town of Monza, Italy, north of Milan.
References
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- ^ 2003 Participations in German Formula Renault Retrieved on February 1, 2007. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ 2004 Participations Retrieved on February 1, 2007. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ 2004 European Formula Renault standings Retrieved on February 1, 2007. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ 2004 Participations Retrieved on February 1, 2007. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Minardi tests Maldonado at Misano Retrieved on February 1, 2007. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Albers quick at Misano Retrieved on February 1, 2007. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ 2005 F3000 Participations Retrieved on February 1, 2007. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ 2005 WSR Participations Retrieved on February 1, 2007. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Maldonado handed ban after crash, news. bbc. co. uk, May 25, 2005. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on February 2, 2007. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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- ^ WSR 2006 Drivers' Championship Retrieved on February 1, 2007. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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- ^ Danielsson confirmed as champion Retrieved on February 1, 2007. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Maldonado confirmed at Trident Retrieved on February 1, 2007. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ "Injury forces Maldonado out", crash. net, 2007-08-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Retrieved on 2007-08-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul.
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