Dario Franchitti

George Dario Marino Franchitti MBE (born May 19 1973 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland) is a retired British racing driver who, prior to a career in North American open-wheel series', was a test driver for for the 2000 Formula One Season. His cousin, Paul di Resta, competed for from to .
Franchitti was seriously injured in an IndyCar crash at the 2013 Grand Prix of Houston in which, following contact with the car of Takuma Sato, Franchitti was launched into the catch fencing at high speed. The Scottish driver broke an ankle and two vertebrae in his spine, effectively ending his racing career. On his recovery, Franchitti announced his retirement less than six weeks later on medical advice.
Following his retirement, Franchitti was announced as a commentator for coverage of the inaugural Formula E championship.
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==Career==
==Formula One Career==
Year	Team 	Constructor	Role
 	Jaguar Racing	 	Test Driver
Category:British Drivers
Category:Jaguar Drivers
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