Madis Laiv
Estonian racing driver
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Madis Laiv (born 1 June 1937) is a retired Estonian racecar driver.[1] He is champion of various Soviet formula classes. Laiv is one of the most successful Estonian racing drivers during Soviet time.[citation needed]
| Madis Laiv | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | |
| Born | 1 June 1937 |
| Championship titles | |
| 1975 | Cup of Peace and Friendship |
He began his racing career in 1958.[2] In 1963, he won the Soviet Formula 3 Championship, and in 1964, he won the Soviet Formula 4 Championship. He also won the Soviet Formula 1 Championship in 1971, and in 1972 and 1975, he won the Formula 2 title. His career highlight was winning the Cup of Peace and Friendship in 1975.[3]
Titles
Champion: 1975
- Soviet Formula 1 Championship
Champion: 1971
Champion: 1972, 1975
Champion: 1963
- Soviet Formula 4 Championship
Champion: 1964
- Soviet Formula 5 Championship
Champion: 1968
Estonian championships
- Estonian Formula 1 Championship
Champion: 1971
- Estonian Formula 2 Championship
Champion: 1975
- Estonian Formula 3 Championship
Champion: 1962, 1963, 1970