Carlos Menditeguy
Argentine racing driver (1914–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carlos Alberto Menditéguy (10 August 1914 – 27 April 1973)[1] was a racing driver and polo player from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He entered 11 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, achieving one podium, and scoring a total of nine championship points.
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Born | (1914-08-10)10 August 1914 |
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Died | 27 April 1973(1973-04-27) (aged 58) |
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | Argentine |
Active years | 1953–1958, 1960 |
Teams | Gordini, Maserati, Scuderia Centro Sud |
Entries | 11 (10 starts) |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 1 |
Career points | 9 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1953 Argentine Grand Prix |
Last entry | 1960 Argentine Grand Prix |
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In polo he reached the highest possible handicap of 10. He was an all round sportsman and became a scratch golf player in under two years as the result of a bet with some friends.[citation needed]
Menditeguy was buried in La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires.