About
Politician and race car driver. He was a leading Formula One driver from 1972-1982. He won the Grand Prix 12 times and placed second at the World Drivers' Championship. He later moved to a career in politics and became a popular governor and senator. He was a member of the Justicialist Party.
Before Fame
He launched his racing career in 1965 and his political career in 1991.
Trivia
He contracted Covid-19 shortly before his death, but he died of causes related to hemorrhage.
Family Life
His first wife was María "Mimicha" Bobbio. Their marriage ended in divorce, and in 2006, he married Verónica Ghio. He and his first wife shared two daughters, Cora and Mariana, as well as a grandson.
Associated With
Eva Perón was the wife of Juan Perón, whose philosophies formed the basis of the Justicialist Party.
