About Emilio Zapico
Lived 1944 – 1996 (aged 52). Emilio Zapico was a Spanish formula One driver, racing driver and engineer.
Emilio Rodríguez Zapico (27 May 1944 – 6 August 1996) was a Spanish racing driver. He entered one Formula One Grand Prix, the 1976 Spanish Grand Prix, with the then-struggling Williams team, but failed to qualify. The Williams FW04 that Zapico used was already a year old, and it was later used by Brian McGuire.
Zapico later returned to Touring Cars in the 1980s before retiring. Zapico was killed in an aircraft accident, piloting his ultralight in Huete, Spain, on 6 August 1996.
Complete Formula One results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 WDC Points 1976 Mapfre Williams Williams FW04 Cosworth V8 BRA RSA USW ESP BEL MON SWE FRA GBR GER AUT NED ITA CAN USA JPN NC 0
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Who was Emilio Zapico?
Spanish racing driver (1944–1996)
When was Emilio Zapico born?
Emilio Zapico was born on 27 May 1944 in León.
When did Emilio Zapico die?
Emilio Zapico died on 6 August 1996 in Huete.
What was Emilio Zapico's occupation?
Emilio Zapico was a formula One driver, racing driver and engineer.
What nationality was Emilio Zapico?
Emilio Zapico was Spanish.
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