Touring car legend, who retired in 2021 aged 59. In 2018, after a brief hiatus as a development and test driver, he returned to racing, despite being over 55 years of age, competing in the new World Touring Car Cup series. He won the title in its first season and remained there until his retirement. He is still very much involved in world touring cars as a team manager for Hyundai. Winner of the British Touring Car Championship in 1994, the European title in 2003 and the World title, aged 47, in 2009. Tarquini's Formula 1 career was often spent in non-competitive cars, scoring just one point in forty-seven races, but his performances were often far better than the end result. Gabriele also works in Italian media and he likes to fish and play golf in his spare time.

Biography last updated 14 Nov 2022