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'''Pastor Rafael Maldonado Motta''' (born 9th March, 1985 in Maracay, Venezuela) is a Venezuelan [[Formula One]] driver currently driving for the [[Sauber|British Airways Sauber F1 Team]]. A multiple-time Grand Prix winner, Maldonado is considered one of the finest racers of his generation. | '''Pastor Rafael Maldonado Motta''' (born 9th March, 1985 in Maracay, Venezuela) is a Venezuelan [[Formula One]] driver currently driving for the [[Sauber|British Airways Sauber F1 Team]]. A multiple-time Grand Prix winner, Maldonado is considered one of the finest racers of his generation. | ||
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Pastor Rafael Maldonado Motta (born 9th March, 1985 in Maracay, Venezuela) is a Venezuelan Formula One driver currently driving for the British Airways Sauber F1 Team. A multiple-time Grand Prix winner, Maldonado is considered one of the finest racers of his generation.
Racing Career
2011: KQ-Hyundai
After a fairly impressive junior career, Maldonado would make his top-tier debut with the works KIA/Hyundai team in their debut season in Formula One - a year after their farcical F1RWRS in 2010. Maldonado would be a regular points scorer all season, his best being a fourth place in Monaco.
2012: Sauber
Maldonado's impressive form in 2011 saw him switch to Sauber for 2012, with Sergio Pérez heading in the opposite direction. Although Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton were the major protagonists in the championship, Maldonado would take a real step up in terms of form and snatch seven victories over the course of the season - with many of them coming in the later stages of the season when the Sauber had a upturn in form. Maldonado would finish his sophomore season in third place behind Hamilton and Vettel, but his performances in the latter stages of the season was enough for Sauber to take an unexpected Constructor's crown ahead of Red Bull and McLaren.
