- Was the only Chilean driver in Formula 1 from 1981-1983.
- Began a relationship with María Eugenia de Diego in 1971. They married in 1980, but separated in 1982.
- Began a relationship with Raquel Argandoña in 1982. They married on 10 March 1984, but separated in 1986.
- Was in a relationship with Kari Sue Marcianiack (1996-2013).
- Became a father for the 1st time at age 46 when his girlfriend Kary Sue Marcianiack gave birth to their son Eliseo Damián Salazar on May 15, 2001.
- Has been in a relationship with Evelyn Galdames since 2009.
- Became a father for the 2nd & 3rd time at age 62 when his girlfriend Evelyn Galdames gave birth to their twins Romeo & Julieta on December 27, 2016.
- Most famous for being kicked and punched live on television by Nelson Piquet after the two had collided in the 1982 German Grand Prix, Hockenheim.
- Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for: March (1981 (1 GP)), Ensign (1981 (8 GPs)), ATS (1982 (13 GPs)) and RAM (1983 (2 GPs)). He started 24 Grand Prix and 3 points. Best ranked in the World Championship: 21st in 1981.
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