Madis Laiv (born 1 June 1937) is a retired Estonian racecar driver.[1] He is champion of various Soviet formula classes. Laiv is one of the most successful Estonian racing drivers during Soviet time.[citation needed]

Madis Laiv
NationalityEstonia Estonian
Born (1937-06-01) 1 June 1937 (age 87)
Tartu, Estonia
Championship titles
1975Cup of Peace and Friendship

He began his racing career in 1958.[2] In 1963, he won the Soviet Formula 3 Championship, and in 1964, he won the Soviet Formula 4 Championship. He also won the Soviet Formula 1 Championship in 1971, and in 1972 and 1975, he won the Formula 2 title. His career highlight was winning the Cup of Peace and Friendship in 1975.[3]

Titles

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Champion: 1975

  • Soviet Formula 1 Championship

Champion: 1971

Champion: 1972, 1975

Champion: 1963

  • Soviet Formula 4 Championship

Champion: 1964

  • Soviet Formula 5 Championship

Champion: 1968

Estonian championships

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  • Estonian Formula 1 Championship

Champion: 1971

  • Estonian Formula 2 Championship

Champion: 1975

  • Estonian Formula 3 Championship

Champion: 1962, 1963, 1970

Results

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Soviet Formula 1 Championship

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Year Team Car 1 2 3 DC Points
1971 Kalev Tallinn Estonia 16-M MIM
1
BIK
4
PIR
1
1st 266

Soviet Formula 3 Championship

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Year Team Car 1 2 DC Points
1963 Kalev Tallinn Estonia 3 MIM
1
NEM
3
1st 14

References

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  1. ^ "Laiv, Madis". Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Madis Laiv ja Niki Lauda – Maailma kiireimad mehed". 6 August 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Laiv, Madis". esbl.ee. Retrieved 1 July 2023.