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Ricardo Zunino

Ricardo Héctor Zunino (born 13 April 1949) is an Argentine retired racing driver who participated in Formula One from to . He competed in 11 World Championship races and two non-Championship Formula One races, the 1980 Spanish Grand Prix and 1981 South African Grand Prix.

At the 1979 Canadian Grand Prix, Zunino replaced Niki Lauda at Brabham after the Austrian abruptly quit the team and Formula One. Zunino, attending the race as a spectator on a weekend off from his regular British F1 Championship drive, was chosen to take over the seat, having recently tested for the team. After the 1980 French Grand Prix he was replaced by Héctor Rebaque.

In Argentina, Zunino was two-time Turismo Nacional champion, with Fiat.

Racing record

Complete European Formula Two Championship results

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Complete British Formula One Championship results

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Complete Formula One World Championship results

() (Races in bold indicate pole position / Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

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