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

He began his racing career in 1958. 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.

Madis Laiv

Titles

Cup of Peace and Friendship

Champion: 1975

Soviet Formula 1 Championship

Champion: 1971

Soviet Formula 2 Championship

Champion: 1972, 1975

Soviet Formula 3 Championship

Champion: 1963

Soviet Formula 4 Championship

Champion: 1964

Soviet Formula 5 Championship

Champion: 1968

Estonian championships

Estonian Formula 1 Championship

Champion: 1971

Estonian Formula 2 Championship

Champion: 1975

Estonian Formula 3 Championship

Champion: 1962, 1963, 1970

Results

Soviet Formula 1 Championship

Soviet Formula 3 Championship

References

Living people

1937 births

Estonian racing drivers

Sportspeople from Tartu

Madis Laiv