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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.
Jun 9, 2024 · Luigi Fagioli, the oldest driver to ever win a Formula One race, was born on this day in 1898 in Osimo, Italy. It was there he developed a passion for the relatively new invention of the automobile. As a young boy he discovered a talent for driving after entering hill climbing and sports car racing events.
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 was a member of the all-conquering Alfa Romeo team of the 1950 and 1951 World Championships and holds a Formula 1 record that is unlikely to ever be beaten. He was 53 years and 21 days old when he shared the winning car in the 1951 French GP – the oldest driver to win a world championship race.
Luigi Cristiano Fagioli, born on 9 June 1898 in Osimo, Italy, was captivated by automobiles and the nascent racing scene from a young age. His racing career began with hillclimbing and sports car events before he transitioned to Grand Prix racing in 1926.
June 9, 1898 - June 20, 1952 (Age: 54)/1950 British Grand Prix - 1951 French Grand Prix/0 Driver Champions
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.
Man from Le Marche is Formula One's oldest winner. Racing driver Luigi Fagioli, who remains the oldest driver to win a Formula One Grand Prix, was born on this day in 1898 at Osimo, an historic hill town in the Marche region.
