Emilio Zapico
Emilio Rodríguez Zapico (27 May 1944 – 6 August 1996) was a Spanish racing driver.[1] 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.
Born | León, Castile and León, Spain | 27 May 1944
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Died | 6 August 1996 52) Huete, Castile-La Mancha, Spain | (aged
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | ![]() |
Active years | 1976 |
Teams | private Williams |
Entries | 1 (0 starts) |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Career points | 0 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1976 Spanish Grand Prix |
Last entry | 1976 Spanish Grand Prix |
He 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.[1]
Racing record
References
- Biography of Emilio Zapico
- de Jong, Frank. "British Saloon Car Championship". History of Touring Car Racing 1952-1993. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
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