The secret to a long F1 career': Patrese looks back on Brabham BT52 - Motor Sport Magazine
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Riccardo Patrese triggered a wave of nostalgia as he drove his South African GP-winning Brabham BT52 at Goodwood. Afterwards, he reflected on what was a record-breaking career, and what proved key to racing into his 40s
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Riccardo Patrese, Brabham BT52 BMW, leads Nelson Piquet, Brabham BT52 BMW., French GP
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Brabham BMW BT52. R. Patrese 1983 New addition tu my collection, its one of the most impressive and beautiful model and car I've ever seen. Also I believe Patrese himself drove this
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Brabham - Wikipedia
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July 1980 - Motor Sport Magazine
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Two Brabham BT52s let loose at the 80th Members' Meeting
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Brabham - Wikipedia
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The secret to a long F1 career': Patrese looks back on Brabham BT52 - Motor Sport Magazine
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The secret to a long F1 career': Patrese looks back on Brabham BT52 - Motor Sport Magazine