- Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for: Alfa Romeo (1980 (2 GPs), 1982 (16 GPs)-1983 (14 GPs)), McLaren (1981 (14 GPs)), Ligier (1984 (16 GPs)-1985 (11 GPs)), Minardi (1986 (15 GPs)), Brabham (1987 (16 GPs)), Rial (1988 (16 GPs)), Scuderia Italia (1989 (15 GPs)-1990 (15 GPs)), Jordan (1991 (15 GPs), 1994 (2 GPs)), Tyrrell (1992 (16 GPs)-1993 (16 GPs)) and Sauber (1994 (9 GPs)). He started 208 Grands Prix, 1 Pole Position, 1 Fastest Lap, 5 Podiums and 59 Points. Best ranked in the World Championship: 8th in 1983.
- Due to the frequent crashes, he earned the nickname "Andrea de Crasheris".
- Following his retirement from motorsport he became a successful currency trader, as well as pursuing his love of windsurfing.
- Teammates in Formula One were: Bruno Giacomelli, John Watson, Mauro Baldi, François Hesnault, Jacques Laffite, Alessandro Nannini, Riccardo Patrese, Stefano Modena, Alex Caffi, Gianni Morbidelli, Emanuele Pirro, Bertrand Gachot, Michael Schumacher, Roberto Moreno, Alessandro Zanardi, Olivier Grouillard, Ukyo Katayama, Rubens Barrichello and Heinz-Harald Frentzen.
- Kart winner: Italian Kartin Championship 125cc Super (1977), FIA Karting World Cup Senior (1976), FIA Kartin World Cup - Junior (1976).
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