Stefano Modena

Stefano Modena
Born (1963-05-12) 12 May 1963 (age 61)
Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityItaly Italian
Active years19871992
TeamsBrabham, EuroBrun, Tyrrell, Jordan
Entries81 (70 starts)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums2
Career points17
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1987 Australian Grand Prix
Last entry1992 Australian Grand Prix

Stefano Modena (born 12 May 1963) is an Italian former racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1987 to 1992.

Born and raised in Modena, Modena began his career in kart racing. After winning the junior direct-drive Karting World Cup in 1978, as well as back-to-back direct-drive European Championships in 1983 and 1984, Modena progressed to Italian Formula Three in 1985. Following several race victories the next season—and taking pole position at the Macau Grand Prix—Modena moved to International Formula 3000 in 1987, winning the championship in his debut season. He participated in 81 Formula One Grands Prix for Brabham, EuroBrun, Tyrrell, Jordan, debuting at the 1987 Australian Grand Prix. Modena achieved two podiums and 17 championship points across six seasons.