Jorge Alberto Daponte (5 June 1923 – 9 March 1963) was a racing driver from

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. Daponte was born in

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. He participated in two World Championship

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Grands Prix, appearing for the first time on 17 January 1954, and scoring no championship points. He also participated in several non-Championship races. He died at 39 years of age, possibly of suicide.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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