'José Carlos Pace' (born
October 6 1944 in
São Paulo - died
March 18 1977 near São Paulo) was a
racing driver from
Brazil. He participated in 73
Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on
March 4,
1972. He won one race, achieved six podiums, and scored a total of 58 championship points. He also secured one
pole position. He was killed in a light aircraft accident in early 1977. The track which currently hosts the
Brazilian Grand Prix annually now, as a tribute to him, bears his name,
Autódromo José Carlos Pace.
Brabham team owner,
Bernie Ecclestone, rated Pace highly and went on record saying that if Pace hadn't died, he would never have needed the services of triple world champion
Niki Lauda. Pace is buried in Cemitério do Araça, São Paulo.
Complete Formula One Results
() (Races in 'bold' indicate pole position / Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)
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