Raymond Sommer
Eitel Cantoni, more famously known as "Sommer," was an Argentine racing driver who competed in a single Formula 1 World Championship race. His sole appearance came at the 1952 Argentine Grand Prix, driving a Maserati. He retired from the race after 60 laps due to a lack of oil pressure. Sommer's brief F1 career is a testament to the era when many local drivers had the opportunity to compete in their home Grand Prix. He is one of the many lesser-known figures who contributed to the early history of Formula 1.
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Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points | Races |
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| Ferrari | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Talbot-Lago | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Season | Championship position | Wins | Points |
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| 1950 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
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| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 8 | Gearbox | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 16 | Overheating | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 5 | Oil pressure | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 13 | Suspension | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | P4 | 3 |