Ricardo Teixeira (racing driver)
| Ricardo Teixeira | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Angolan Portuguese via dual nationality |
| Born | 2 August 1984 |
| GP2 Series | |
| Racing licence | FIA Silver (until 2013) FIA Gold (2014–) |
| Years active | 2009, 2012–13 |
| Teams | Rapax, Trident Racing |
| Car number | 20 |
| Starts | 42 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| Best finish | 26th in 2009 |
| Previous series | |
| 2010 2008–09 2002, 2005–08 2007 2001 | FIA Formula Two GP2 Asia Series British Formula 3 ATS Formel 3 Cup FBMW Junior Cup Iberia |
Ricardo Teixeira (born 2 August 1984 in Lisbon, Portugal) is an Angolan-Portuguese racing driver. He holds dual nationality and has raced under both nationalities at various points in his career. He was the first Angolan driver to drive a Formula 1 car when he was announced as a test driver for Team Lotus for 2011. He has been sponsored throughout his career by the Angolan oil company Sonangol.