In 1974 , he won the Karting World Championship and received an offer to drive in Formula Italia the following year , finishing second in the championship .
Born in Padua , Veneto , Patrese started driving karts at age 9 .
In 1974 , Patrese won the Karting World Championship and received an offer to drive in Formula Italia the following year , finishing second in the championship .
Born in Padua , Veneto , Patrese started driving karts at age 9 .