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Bruno Giacomelli is an Italian former racing driver who competed in Formula One for teams including McLaren, Alfa Romeo, and Toleman. He won the 1978 European Formula Two Championship and later became associated with Alfa Romeo's return to Formula One as a works entrant. His Formula One career included a pole position and two championship points, while his broader racing record also includes competition in junior single-seater categories.
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What did Bruno Giacomelli achieve in Formula Two?
Giacomelli won the 1978 European Formula Two Championship driving a works March-BMW. McLaren records that he won 8 of the 12 races that season. [McLaren heritage profile](https://www.mclaren.com/racing/heritage/formula-1/drivers/bruno-giacomelli/)
Which Formula One teams did Bruno Giacomelli drive for?
His Formula One career included McLaren in 1977 and 1978, Alfa Romeo from 1979 to 1982, Toleman in 1983, and a return with Life in 1990. McLaren lists 82 Grands Prix for his career. [McLaren heritage profile](https://www.mclaren.com/racing/heritage/formula-1/drivers/bruno-giacomelli/)
Did Bruno Giacomelli win a Formula One Grand Prix?
No. His official McLaren profile lists 82 Grands Prix and 0 wins, although he did score a third-place podium at the 1981 Caesars Palace Grand Prix in Las Vegas. [McLaren heritage profile](https://www.mclaren.com/racing/heritage/formula-1/drivers/bruno-giacomelli/)
What happened to Giacomelli at the 1978 British Grand Prix?
While driving a McLaren M26, Giacomelli moved into the path of Niki Lauda as Lauda was lapping him. McLaren says the incident helped hand the race victory to Carlos Reutemann's Ferrari. [McLaren heritage profile](https://www.mclaren.com/racing/heritage/formula-1/drivers/bruno-giacomelli/)
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