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How I got race number 12

When I started racing, I didn’t have a favorite race number. Thus, at my first Formula 3 race in 2023 on Red Bull Ring, I simply chose the lowest available number – which was #12. However, since then I started to love #12 and I learned about the historic significance of this number. Several famous race drivers like Niki Laude, Gilles Villeneuve, and Ayrton Senna raced #12. Thus, I wouldn’t give it away anymore…

Alberto Ascari, 1952

Rare color image of Ascari at the Brickyard in 1952, courtesy Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Niki Lauda, 1975

Niki Lauda driving the Ferrari F312T in 1975. Ferrari won the International Cup for F1 Manufacturers’ title, their first since 11 years prior.
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Gilles Villeneuve, 1978

BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM – JULY 16: Gilles Villeneuve, Ferrari 312T3 during the British GP at Brands Hatch on July 16, 1978 in Brands Hatch, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

Ayrton Senna, 1985

Senna driving the Lotus 97T at the 1985 European Grand Prix
Source: Wikipedia

Ayrton Senna, 1986

Senna driving the Lotus 98T at the 1986 British Grand Prix
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Ayrton Senna, 1987

The Lotus 99T raced by Senna in 1987
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Ayrton Senna, 1988

Senna won his first world title in 1988 driving that season’s dominant McLaren MP4/4
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