Roberto Bussinello (4 October 1927 in Pistoia – 24 August 1999 in

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) was a racing driver from Italy. He participated in three

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World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 10 September 1961. He scored no championship points. He also participated in several non-Championship Formula One races. Bussinello travelled to Australia in 1964 for a production car race at the Sandown Park circuit in

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. Teaming with Australian driver Ralph Sachs in an Alec Mildren Racing Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super, Bussinello would win the

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. The race was the forerunner of what would become the Sandown 500.

Career record

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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Complete British Saloon Car Championship results

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bussinello, Roberto 1927 births 1999 deaths People from Pistoia Italian racing drivers Italian Formula One drivers 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers De Tomaso Formula One drivers Scuderia Centro Sud Formula One drivers World Sportscar Championship drivers Sportspeople from the Province of Pistoia