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Lorenzo Bandini was an Italian racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1961 to 1967, driving for the Scuderia Ferrari team for most of his career after debuting with Cooper. He won one Formula One World Championship race, the 1964 Austrian Grand Prix, and also achieved success in sports car racing, including a victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1963. Bandini sustained fatal injuries during the 1967 Monaco Grand Prix when his Ferrari crashed at the harbor chicane and caught fire. His death prompted renewed discussions about safety standards in Formula One.
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Which Formula One teams did Lorenzo Bandini drive for?
Bandini made his Formula One debut with Cooper in 1961 and later became closely associated with Scuderia Ferrari. Ferrari was the main team of his Formula One career through 1967.
What was Lorenzo Bandini's only Formula One victory?
Bandini won the 1964 Austrian Grand Prix for Ferrari at Zeltweg Airfield. The race was held on August 23, 1964, and remains his only World Championship Grand Prix win.
Was Lorenzo Bandini a Formula One World Champion?
No. He never won the Formula One World Championship, although he was a successful Ferrari driver and won the 1964 Austrian Grand Prix.
What happened to Lorenzo Bandini in 1967?
Bandini died after a crash during the 1967 Monaco Grand Prix. He was 31 years old and had been competing for Ferrari at the time.
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