Jorge Daponte
Argentine racing driver (1923–1963)
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Jorge Alberto Daponte (5 June 1923 – 9 March 1963)[1][2] was a racing driver from Argentina.
Born5 June 1923
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died9 March 1963 (aged 39)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nationality
Argentine
Argentine| Born | 5 June 1923 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
|---|---|
| Died | 9 March 1963 (aged 39) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Active years | 1953-1954 |
| Teams | privateer Maserati |
| Entries | 3 (2 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1953 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last entry | 1954 Italian Grand Prix |
Daponte was born in Buenos Aires. He participated in two World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, appearing for the first time on 17 January 1954, and scoring no championship points. He also participated in several non-Championship races.[citation needed] He died at 39 years of age, possibly of suicide.[1]
