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Emanuele Pirro

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Emanuele Pirro is an Italian former racing driver who competed in Formula One and sports-car racing. He started 37 Formula One races between 1989 and 1991 and later returned to the championship for a further period in the 1990s, driving for Benetton and Scuderia Italia. Pirro became particularly associated with endurance racing and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans five times.

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How many Formula One starts did Emanuele Pirro have?

Emanuele Pirro started 37 Formula One races between 1989 and 1991. He drove for teams including Benetton and Scuderia Italia during that period.

Which teams did Emanuele Pirro drive for in Formula One?

Pirro competed for Benetton and Scuderia Italia in Formula One. His F1 career was brief, but he later became much more successful in endurance sports-car racing.

What is Emanuele Pirro best known for outside Formula One?

Pirro is especially known for endurance racing with Audi. He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans five times as an Audi works driver.

When did Emanuele Pirro race in Formula One?

His Formula One starts came mainly from 1989 through 1991. His later career focused on sports cars, touring cars, and endurance events rather than a long-term F1 seat.