August 27, 1959
Gerhard Berger
Born in Wörgl, Austria.
He competed in Formula One for 14 seasons, twice finishing 3rd overall in the championship. He won ten Grands Prix, achieved 48 podiums, 12 poles and 21 fastest laps. With 210 starts he is among the most experienced Formula One drivers of all time. He led 33 of the 210 races he competed in.
He competed in Formula One for 14 seasons, twice finishing 3rd overall in the championship. He won ten Grands Prix, achieved 48 podiums, 12 poles and 21 fastest laps. With 210 starts he is among the most experienced Formula One drivers of all time. He led 33 of the 210 races he competed in.
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Berger also has the unique distinction of taking Benetton's first and last victories, with eleven years separating them. Between 2006 and 2008 Berger owned 50% of the Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula One team.
In 2012 Berger was appointed President of the FIA Single Seat Commission.He left the seat in December 2014.
In March 2017, Berger became chairman of ITR, the promoter of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters.
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Berger also has the unique distinction of taking Benetton's first and last victories, with eleven years separating them. Between 2006 and 2008 Berger owned 50% of the Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula One team.
In 2012 Berger was appointed President of the FIA Single Seat Commission.He left the seat in December 2014.
In March 2017, Berger became chairman of ITR, the promoter of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters.
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