Renato Molinari (born 27 February 1946 in

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) is an Italian powerboat racer, and the inaugural winner of the John Player Special

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in 1981, and won titles again in 1983 and 1984. In addition to this success, Molinari is an 18-time World Champion (in different categories); 11-time European Champion (in different categories), 4-time winner of the Rouen 24 hours, 4-time winner of the Paris 6 hours; twice winner of the Parker Enduro and 3-time winner of the Berlin 6 hours.

Career

Molinari began his boating career in 1964, and won the Formula 1 championship in 1981, 1983 and 1984.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Molinari, Renato 1946 births Living people Italian motorboat racers Formula 1 Powerboat drivers Sportspeople from Como