Tarso Marques
Brazilian racing driver (born 1976)
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- Tarso Anibal Santanna Marques (born 19 January 1976) is a Brazilian racing driver and vehicle customizer.
- Racing career Open wheel racing After five years of karting, Marques raced in Formula Chevrolet in his home country aged only 16, and he won the title at his first attempt.
- In 1996, he started racing for Minardi in Formula One, competing with various drivers for the seat over the following two years, including Giancarlo Fisichella, Jarno Trulli and Pedro Lamy.
- In 1999, Marques moved stateside to drive in the American Champ Car ranks, and caught the eye of legendary team-owner Roger Penske.
- was injured, Penske asked him to fill in.
Tarso Anibal Santanna Marques (born 19 January 1976) is a Brazilian racing driver and vehicle customizer. He participated in 24 Formula One Grands Prix, all driving for the Minardi team, but scored no championship points in three separate seasons and never completed a full season in the sport.
Racing career
Open wheel racing
After five years of karting, Marques raced in Formula Chevrolet in his home country aged only 16, and he won the title at his first attempt. In 1993 he moved up to Formula Three Sudamericana and subsequently International Formula 3000 and became the youngest driver to win races at both levels. In 1996, he started racing for Minardi in Formula One, competing with various drivers for the seat over the following two years, including Giancarlo Fisichella, Jarno Trulli and Pedro Lamy. Minardi's financial situation demanded that drivers with strong sponsorship were generally favoured, and there were several driver changes in the team at that time.
In 1999, Marques moved stateside to drive in the American Champ Car ranks, and caught the eye of legendary team-owner Roger Penske. When two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. was injured, Penske asked him to fill in. His best finish was ninth. In 2000, 2004, and 2005, he drove sporadically in that series for perennial minnows Dale Coyne Racing, with a best result of 11th.
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