Oscar Rubén Larrauri (born 19 August 1954) is a racing driver from

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. He participated in 21

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Grands Prix, all with the

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team, debuting at the

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. He scored no championship points, only qualifying 8 times. He was for many years part of

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, and involved in the

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, and

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during his career.

Formula One

1988

After spending a number of years in sports cars, Brun Motorsport owner

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decided to move into Formula One in . Brun Motorsport formed an alliance with Giampaolo Pavanello's Euroracing team who had previously run the factory backed

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team from 1982-1985. The team became known as EuroBrun and Larrauri was signed to drive for the team alongside 1987 Formula 3000 champion

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. The

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, powered by the

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, proved to be one of the slowest cars in its debut season with Larrauri in particular gaining an unwanted reputation as a mobile road block in the

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mould (i.e. one who rarely used his mirrors and often held up faster cars from lapping him, and even getting in the way during qualifying runs). Larrauri's best finish for the year was a 13th place in

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(Rd.4) with his only other finish being a 16th place in

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(Rd.8). With a lack of results coming, Brun actually looked to replace the Argentine in mid-season, but no driver was available who could fit into the car and Larrauri was retained for the rest of the season.

1989

Without a drive at the start of , Larrauri only entered in the last five Grands Prix of the season, again with EuroBrun, though he failed to pre-qualify on each occasion bringing an end to his brief Formula One career. Larrauri then moved back into sports car racing.Oscar Larrauri at grandprix.com
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Racing record

Complete European Formula Two Championship results

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Complete World Sportscar Championship results

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24 Hours of Le Mans results

Complete Formula One results

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References

External links

{{DEFAULTSORT:Larrauri, Oscar 1954 births Living people People from Rosario Department Argentine racing drivers Argentine Formula One drivers EuroBrun Formula One drivers 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers FIA European Formula 3 Championship drivers TC 2000 Championship drivers Top Race V6 drivers Turismo Carretera drivers World Sportscar Championship drivers Sportspeople from Santa Fe Province