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Rosberg made his World Championship debut in [[1978 Alternate Formula One season|1978]] for the [[Arrows|Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team]] alongside Italian [[Gianfranco Brancatelli]]. | Rosberg made his World Championship debut in [[1978 Alternate Formula One season|1978]] for the [[Arrows|Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team]] alongside Italian [[Gianfranco Brancatelli]]. | ||
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| + | Having effectively been retired for a few years, Rosberg accepted an offer from the works [[Toyota]] team [[Union Saver Developments]] in the [[World Touring Car Masters]] series. His [[1989 World Touring Car Masters season|first season]] in the category went well and he finished the year second in Class B behind teammate [[David Leslie]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:27, 31 March 2018
Keijo Erik Rosberg (born 6th December, 1948 in Solna, Sweden), known as "Keke", is a Finnish former racing driver known for his appearances in Formula One.
Keke Rosberg's son, Nico also raced in Formula One.
Formula One
1977: Iberia Airlines
Rosberg's first opportunity in Formula One machinery came at the 1977 Trofeo Dino Ferrari where he drove a non-works McLaren M23 for the Iberian Airlines team alongside team boss Emilio di Villota. He finished the race in eighth place, impressing several teams in the process.
1978: Arrows
Rosberg made his World Championship debut in 1978 for the Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team alongside Italian Gianfranco Brancatelli.
WTCM
Having effectively been retired for a few years, Rosberg accepted an offer from the works Toyota team Union Saver Developments in the World Touring Car Masters series. His first season in the category went well and he finished the year second in Class B behind teammate David Leslie.
