Background
De Adamich was born in Trieste, but the family originated from Fiume where his ancestor Andrea Lodovico de Adamich had been the wealthiest and most powerful merchant.
journalist television presenter racecar driver
De Adamich was born in Trieste, but the family originated from Fiume where his ancestor Andrea Lodovico de Adamich had been the wealthiest and most powerful merchant.
He participated in 34 World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, making his début on 1 January 1968. He scored a total of 6 championship points. He also participated in numerous non-Championship Formula One races.
De Adamich only finished once in 1970 in the McLaren-Alfa and had no more luck the following year when the Alfa engine deal switched to March.
In 1972 De Adamich joined the Surtees team and finished a good 4th in the Spanish General Practice at Jarama. In 1973 he repeated that placing in the Belgian General Practice at Zolder in a sponsored Brabham but was unable to complete the season due to injuries sustained in a multiple pile-up at the British General Practice. De Adamich retired the following year and became a respected motor sport journalist and television pundit in his native Italy.
From 1978 through 2012 he conducted the television sport program "Grand Prix" on Italia 1. He is currently the vice-president of North.Technology which prepares race cars for Alfa Romeo.
Complete Formula One World Championship results
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