Cristiano da Matta

Cristiano da Matta (born 19 September 1973) is a retired Brazilian Formula One driver who drove for in and . Despite picking up four points-finishes in his début season, da Matta was dropped from the team midway through 2004 in preference of Ricardo Zonta.
da Matta led seventeen laps of the 2003 British Grand Prix after choosing not to pit under safety car conditions caused by a trespasser entering the track and running down the Hangar Straight. Once the Brazilian driver made his pit stop 17 laps later, Kimi Räikkönen inherited the lead. da Matta finished the race in 7th.
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==Formula One Career==
===2003===
===2004===
==Formula One Statistical Overview==
===Formula One Record===
Year	Entrant 	Team	WDC Points	WDC Pos.	Report
 	Panasonic Toyota Racing	 	10 	13th 	Report
 	Panasonic Toyota Racing	 	3 	17th 	Report
===Career Statistics===
===Career Results===
==Notes==
Category:Cristiano_da_Matta
Category:Brazilian Drivers
Category:1973 births
Category:Living people
Category:2003 Début Drivers
Category:Toyota Drivers
Category:Drivers