Jorge Daponte

Jorge Alberto Daponte (5 June 1923 – 9 March 1963)^[1][2] was a racing driver from Argentina.

Jorge Daponte

Born	(1923-06-05)5 June 1923 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died	9 March 1963(1963-03-09) (aged 39) Buenos Aires, Argentina
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	Argentine
Active years	1954
Teams	privateer Maserati
Entries	2
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
First entry	1954 Argentine Grand Prix
Last entry	1954 Italian Grand Prix

Daponte was born in Buenos Aires. He participated in two World Championship Formula One 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.^[1]

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	WDC	Points
1954	Jorge Daponte	Maserati A6GCM/250F	Maserati Straight-6	ARG Ret	500	BEL	FRA	GBR	GER	SUI	ITA NC	ESP	NC	0

References

1. Jenkins, Richard. "The World Championship drivers – Where are they now?". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
2. Small, Steve (1994). The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. Guinness. p. 121. ISBN 0851127029.