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Gabriele Tarquini  Player details

Gabriele Tarquini

Gabriele Tarquini - WTCC

Country : Italy 
Date of birth  : 02/03/1962 
Location : Giulianova 
  
  

 

PERSONAL DATA from Gabriele Tarquini

born 2 March 1962 in Giulianova (Teramo)
nationality Italian
marital status married to Beatrice, two children (Giulia 3, Matteo 2)
hobbies football, fishing, golf

 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS from Gabriele Tarquini

1983 1st in the European and Italian Karting Championships
1984 1st in the World and Italian Karting Championships
1985 6th in the FIA Formula 3000 Championship
1986 10th in the FIA Formula 3000 Championship
1987 8th in the FIA Formula 3000 Championship
1987/1988 F1 World Championship
1989 5th (1 win) in the Italian Super Touring Championship (BMW M3)
1992 5th in the Italian Super Touring Championship (BMW M3)
1993 3rd (5 wins) in the Italian Super Touring Championship (Alfa Romeo 155)
1994 1st (8 wins) in the British Touring Car Championship (Alfa Romeo 155)
1995 7th (2 wins) in the Italian Super Touring Championship (Alfa Romeo 155)
1996 14th (1 win) in the FIA International Touring Car Championship (Alfa Romeo 155)
1997 6th (1 win) in the British Touring Car Championship (Honda Accord)
1998 7th (1 win) in the German Super Touring Championship (Honda Accord)
1999 4th (1 win) in the German Super Touring Championship (Honda Accord)
2000 6th (3 wins) in the British Touring Car Championship (Honda Accord)
2001 3rd (9 wins) in the FIA European Super Touring Championship (Honda Accord)
2002 14th (best result 3rd) in the FIA European Touring Car Championship (Alfa Romeo 156)
2003 1st (6 wins) in the FIA European Touring Car Championship (Alfa Romeo 156)
2004 3rd (6 wins) in the FIA European Touring Car Championship (Alfa Romeo 156)
2005 7th (2 wins) in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (Alfa Romeo 156)
2006 5th (1 win) in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (SEAT León)
2007 8th (1 win) in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (SEAT León / SEAT León TDI)
2008 2nd (3 wins) in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (SEAT León TDI) 2009

Gabriele Tarquini on Eurosport

Shock winners at the Salzburgring

Shock winners at the Salzburgring  - 20/05/2013 - WTCC

Chevrolet wins at the Salzburgring were expected, although the names of the drivers who won the two races were a surprise.

Nash expects more of himself despite first win

Nash expects more of himself despite first win - 19/05/2013 - WTCC

Briton James Nash said his maiden win in the WTCC was confirmation of his ability as a driver, but he can drive even better.

Hondas demoted for race one

Hondas demoted for race one - 19/05/2013 - WTCC

The three Honda Civics competing in the WTCC weekend at the Salzburgring have been penalised for a rear wing infringement.

Fourteen drivers investigated after qualifying

Fourteen drivers investigated after qualifying - 18/05/2013 - WTCC

Fourteen drivers were under investigation after a chaotic WTCC qualifying session with Yvan Muller provisionally on pole.

Huff splits Chevrolets at Salzburgring

Huff splits Chevrolets at Salzburgring - 18/05/2013 - WTCC

Yvan Muller topped second practice at the WTCC meeting at the Salzburgring from Rob Huff.

Tarquini engine request granted

Tarquini engine request granted - 18/05/2013 - WTCC

Gabriele Tarquini’s request for an engine change has been granted by WTCC stewards at the Salzburgring.

For Haven's Sake: Attention turns to Austria

For Haven's Sake: Attention turns to Austria - 16/05/2013 - WTCC

Just as in Formula 1, tyres will be on everyone’s mind this weekend, as the FIA WTCC heads to Austria and a second visit to the Salzburgring.

Huff gets first SEAT triumph with race two win in Hungary

Huff gets first SEAT triumph with race two win in Hungary - 05/05/2013 - WTCC

World Champion Rob Huff returned to the winner’s circle with a race two victory in Hungary.

Muller fends off home favourite Michelisz in Hungary

Muller fends off home favourite Michelisz in Hungary - 05/05/2013 - WTCC

Yvan Muller won the opening race of the WTCC weekend at the Hungaroring ahead of Hungarian Norbert Michelisz.

Tarquini spends night in hospital

Tarquini spends night in hospital - 05/05/2013 - WTCC

The doctors of Budapest’s Military Hospital have changed their mind and decided to keep Gabriele Tarquini in for the night.

Muller claims pole in Hungary

Muller claims pole in Hungary - 04/05/2013 - WTCC

Yvan Muller claimed pole at the Hungaroring, his second this year and second in successive years at Budapest’s racetrack.

Muller, Chilton, Nash joint fastest in Hungary practice

Muller, Chilton, Nash joint fastest in Hungary practice - 04/05/2013 - WTCC

Yvan Muller, Tom Chilton and James Nash all topped the timesheets in the second free practice session at the Hungaroring.

Muller in amongst the Honda cars in Hungary

Muller in amongst the Honda cars in Hungary - 04/05/2013 - WTCC

Yvan Muller and his RML Chevrolet squeezed amongst the Honda Cars during the first session at the Hungaroring.

Michelisz confident for home races

Michelisz confident for home races - 03/05/2013 - WTCC

Norbert Michelisz is the most successful racing driver his country has ever produced.

Muller and Nash to defend lead in Slovakia

Muller and Nash to defend lead in Slovakia - 18/04/2013 - WTCC

The WTCC will resume next week in Slovakia for the third race meeting of the season.

 
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