1976, Michele Alboreto in the 500 cc Vargiu. Credit Achivio Automobile Club Milano
The racing years of Michele Alboreto in photos.
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1976, testing at Monza with an unidentified race car. Can reader
1976, at Monza on the track.
Late 1970s. At the wheel of a Fiat Abarth Formula Italia, powered by a 1600cc Fiat 124 engine.
1979, driving the Lancia at the Giro d'Italia. Credit: Roberto Motta.
1979. Driving a March F3.
1981, quickly graduating to F2, here in a Minardi.
1982: Alboreto competes in the Sports Car Championship with the Lancia LC-2. Credit: Archivio Lancia.
1983, trying hard in the Tyrrell.
1983, Michele marries Nadia. Note Ferrari cups.
1983, suddenly Alboreto arrives at the pinnacle and blessed by Enzo Ferrari. Credit: Archivio-Pippo-Bianchi.jpg
1988, his final year with Ferrari. Credit: Roberto Motta
1991, with the Porsche powered Footwork entry at the Phoenix Grand Prix. Credit: Porsche Werkphoto.
1996, Michele trys out the Indy Racing League. Credit: Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
1997, victory at Le Mans with Porsche was a dream come true.
2000, Alboreto poses with the championship Audi team. Credit: Audi Motorsport Media.
2001. Still determined and competitve, Alboreto won the Sebring 12 hours only a month before his death.