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7-year-old Giuliana Saladino on chasing karting podiums in SA

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Giuliana Saladino had her first kart race when she was just 4 years old. She comes from a racing family but shows immense talent and tenacity for her age and is clearly gearing up for great things.
She sits down with motoring editor Janine van der Post about being a racing driver. She's zesty and full of pizzazz and reckons she's faster than her 12-year-old brother.
22 Aug 2025 English South Africa Automotive · Automotive

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