- Born
- Birth nameJohnny Alberto Cecotto Persello
- Johnny Cecotto was born on January 25, 1956 in Caracas, Venezuela. He is an actor, known for Se solicita muchacha de buena presencia y motorizado con moto propia (1977), Formula 1 (1950) and Adrenalin: The BMW Touring Car Story (2014).
- ChildrenJonathan CecottoCecotto Jr., Johnny
- Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for: Theodore (1983 (9 GPs)) and Toleman (1984 (9 GPs)). He started 18 Grands Prix and 1 Point. Best ranked in the World Championship: 20th in 1983.
- Johnny Cecotto became the youngest motorcycle road racing world champion in 1975 at age 19, winning the 350cc title, and later claimed the Formula 750cc World Championship in 1978.
- 1983 United States Grand Prix West, Johnny Cecotto finished 6th place (1 Point) became the first Venezuelan driver to score point.
- Teammates in Formula One were: Roberto Guerrero and Ayrton Senna.
- Champion: V8 Star Germany (2001, 2002), Super Tourenwagen Cup (1994, 1998), ADAC GT Cup class 1 (1993), Italian Super Touring Car (1989), Italian Touring Car (1989), 750cc Motorcycle (1978), 350cc Motorcycle (1975).
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