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Keijo Erik "Keke" Rosberg (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈkeke ˈruːsbæri] ⓘ; born 6 December 1948) is a Finnish former racing driver and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from 1978 to 1986.
Five times he was declared Finnish kart champion and in 1973 he became Scandinavian and European champion. He moved up to Formula Vee and Super Vee and in 1975 won ten of the 21 races he entered. To find other categories to conquer he had to go further and further afield. In 1978 he competed in 41 races on 36 weekends on five continents.
Nov 13, 2023 · Rosberg’s early career was typified by low quality equipment as he sought to establish himself in Formula 1. His first season was 1978, and even in these cars of dubious quality, it did...
In the late 1970s Swedish-born Finn Keke Rosberg carved a formidable reputation in the junior formulae, battling with fellow rising star Gilles Villeneuve in Formula Atlantic before making his mark in Formula 1 with victory in the non-championship Silverstone International race for the Theodore team in 1978.
Biography of 1982 Formula 1 world champion Keke Rosberg, whose son Nico emulated him by also winning the F1 title.
Aug 29, 2023 · F1's original Flying Finn made his name with a ragged, opposite-locking and fast driving style. Behind the scenes, Keke Rosberg is no less entertaining, writes Matt Bishop
Sep 7, 2020 · A nominee for this year's Motor Sport Hall of Fame, Keke Rosberg marked his spell in F1 with flamboyant driving displays, clinching the 1982 title.
Yet a precedent had been set – albeit 30 years ago – when Nico’s father Keke suddenly told the world that his 1986 season for McLaren, which had promised much at the start of the year, was to be his last in Formula 1. He duly turned his attention to his young child and his family life at home in Monte-Carlo.
In 1982, Keke Rosberg achieved his first Formula 1 victory at the Swiss Grand Prix, showcasing his potential as a competitive driver. The zenith of Rosberg's career unfolded in 1982 when he clinched the Formula 1 World Championship while racing for the Williams team.
Nov 29, 2020 · Born December 6, 1948 in Stockholm to Finnish parents, Keijo ‘Keke’ Rosberg was a karting champion who moved into car racing and enjoyed success in Formula Vee and Super Vee. There was no silver spoon and Rosberg had to wheel, deal and hustle to finance his early career.
