Nasif Estéfano

Nasif Moisés Estéfano (18 November 1932 – 21 October 1973) was a racing driver from Argentina with Lebanese ancestry.[1] He participated in two World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on 7 February 1960, but scored no championship points. He entered the 1962 Italian Grand Prix but failed to qualify. He was born in Concepción, Tucumán.

Nasif Estéfano

Born	18 November 1932 Concepción, Tucumán, Argentina
Died	21 October 1973 (aged 40) Aimogasta, La Rioja, Argentina
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	Argentine
Active years	1960, 1962
Teams	Maserati, De Tomaso
Entries	2 (1 start)
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
First entry	1960 Argentine Grand Prix
Last entry	1962 Italian Grand Prix

He died while driving in a local race in Aimogasta, La Rioja on 21 October 1973. His car suffered a mechanical failure on a fast curve, which caused the car to somersault a number of times. Estéfano was ejected from the car due to a fault with the safety belts, and was killed almost instantly due to head injuries.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	WDC	Points
1960	Nasif Estéfano[2]	Maserati 250F	Maserati Straight-6	ARG 14	MON	500	NED	BEL	FRA	GBR	POR	ITA	USA	NC	0
1962	Scuderia de Tomaso	De Tomaso 801	De Tomaso Flat-8	NED	MON	BEL	FRA	GBR	GER	ITA DNQ	USA	RSA		NC	0

References

1. Brown, Allen. "Nasif Estefano". oldracingcars.com. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
2. Small, Steve (1994). The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. Guinness. p. 128. ISBN 0851127029.

External links

• Nasif Estéfano at Find a Grave