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Luigi Cristiano Fagioli (Italian pronunciation: [luˈiːdʒi faˈdʒɔːli]; 9 June 1898 – 20 June 1952), nicknamed "the Abruzzi robber", was an Italian motor racing driver. Having won his last race at 53 years old, Fagioli holds the record for the oldest Formula One driver to win a race.
Luigi Fagioli (FADGE-ee-oh-lee; born June 9, 1898 in Osimo, Ancona, Marche, Italy – died June 20, 1952 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco) was an Italian Grand Prix racer who raced in Formula One in the latter stages of his career.
At the end of hostilities, and with his health somewhat improved, Luigi Fagioli, now 52 years old, joined Alfa Romeo's 1950 Formula 1 team, earning six podium finishes in seven races en route to finishing a remarkable third overall in the first-ever FIA World Championship.
Learn about Luigi Fagioli, one of the leading drivers of the 1930s and 1950s, who won the oldest world championship race at 53. Find out his achievements, controversies and accidents in Formula 1 and sports cars.
Jun 27, 2024 · Luigi Fagioli at the 1951 French GP (Image Credit: @Formula1_OTD on X) After World War II, he returned and drove for Alfa Romeo in the first-ever Formula One World Championship in 1950, alongside Nino Farina and Juan Manuel Fangio.
Luigi Cristiano Fagioli ( Italian pronunciation: [ luˈiːdʒi faˈdʒɔːli]; 9 June 1898 – 20 June 1952), nicknamed "the Abruzzi robber", was an Italian motor racing driver. Having won his last race at 53 years old, Fagioli holds the record for the oldest Formula One driver to win a race.
Aug 28, 2023 · Luigi Fagioli, an Italian racing maestro, was one such luminary whose passion, skill, and determination not only conquered racetracks but also shaped the evolution of competitive racing. From his early struggles to his meteoric rise, Fagioli’s story is one of perseverance, audacity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
