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Alboreto's helmet was blue with a yellow stripe with white edges covering the centre of the helmet. The colours were a tribute to Swedish driver Ronnie Peterson, whose helmet design also used them to reflect the Swedish flag. [19] Alboreto and Peterson first met in 1972 and were friends until the Swedish driver's death in 1978. [20]
Jul 7, 2014 · In his young years he worshipped Ronnie Peterson, and adopted Peterson’s helmet colours of blue and yellow. Alboreto also idolised Mario Andretti, whom he recognised as a kindred soul – a man who would race anything, anywhere, any time, and a man who retired, well into his 50s, only with the greatest reluctance.
As the author mentioned, I wish we could find out if Alboreto ever had the chance to meet his great hero, Ronnie Peterson...by the time Ronnie died he was still racing in Formula Italia and was two years away from his own Grand Prix debut.
Alboreto is crowned by Diana Ross after taking his debut Grand Prix win Caesars Palace Las Vegas in 1982. Motorsport Images. On lap 23, Michele caught and passed the Frenchman’s McLaren, and again appeared to have the race in his pocket. But once again fate intervened.
Michele Alboreto, born on December 23, 1956, in Milan, Italy, enjoyed a distinguished racing career spanning over four decades. His journey began in 1977 in European Formula 3, where he quickly made a mark by clinching the championship two years later.
- Michele Alboreto23 December 1956Milan, Italy
- Italian
- 1981-1994
Back in spring 2001, I was planning to attend the Vintage Sports Car Club event at Donington in the UK, with the primary intention of meeting Michele Alboreto, who was due to demonstrate a...
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You always remember the blue with yellow band helmet, inspired by the colours of Ronnie Peterson. The early years Michele Alboreto was born in Libya (hence his black curly hair), but the family moved to Italy.
