Venezuela

Venezuela
Country data
Official name	República Bolivariana de Venezuela Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Language(s)	Spanish
In existence	Independent from pre-motor racing until today
Flag
Time zone	VET (UTC-4)
Formula One races
Grand Prix	none
Circuits	none
Formula One drivers
Number of drivers	3
Current drivers	none
Champions	none
Noted drivers	Pastor Maldonado
Formula One constructors
Current teams	none
Champions	none
Noted teams	none

Venezuela is a sovereign nation at the northern end of South America. It is a major petroleum exporting nation, and a member of OPEC, which accounts for the majority of the national income. It is a minor player in Formula One, with only three drivers having competed and one victory (Pastor Maldonado in the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix).

Venezuelan Formula One Drivers

Race Winners

• Pastor Maldonado

Point scorers

• Johnny Cecotto

Starters

• Ettore Chimeri