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De los videojuegos al autódromo: el piloto argentino con síndrome de Down que marcó un hito en el automovilismo
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· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway Lucas Tomasi, a 19-year-old from Argentina, has obtained a medical and sports license to compete in karting.
A notable achievement has been made in the world of automovilismo. Lucas Tomasi, a 19-year-old from Argentina, has obtained a medical and sports license to compete in karting. This is a significant milestone as Tomasi has Down syndrome.
He is the first person with this condition to receive such a license. Further details about Tomasi's achievement and his journey to obtaining the license are available from the source, including an article by Iván Pérez Sarmenti for CNN en Español.
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Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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