Felice Bonetto
born 9 Jun 1903 · raced 1950–1953
15Races
0Wins
2Podiums
1Poles
9Top 10s
4.33Avg Position
10.06Avg Grid Pos
Felice Bonetto, an Italian veteran, competed in the early years of the Formula 1 World Championship, primarily for Alfa Romeo and Maserati. Known for his robust driving style and amiable personality, Bonetto achieved 2 podium finishes in his 15 starts. He tragically died during the 1953 Carrera Panamericana, leading the race for Lancia, a testament to his continued competitive spirit beyond Grand Prix racing. His career spanned a dynamic period of motorsport, showcasing the bravery and talent required in the nascent days of F1.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati | 0 | 1 | 10.5 | 11 |
| Alfa Romeo | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| Milano | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Juan Fangio10 shared races · Compare with Juan Fangio (1953)
- Onofre Marimón5 shared races · Compare with Onofre Marimón (1953)
- José Froilán González4 shared races · Compare with José Froilán González (1953)
- Nino Farina4 shared races · Compare with Nino Farina (1951)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Felice Bonetto vs Juan Fangio | 1–5 | |
| 1953 | Felice Bonetto vs Onofre Marimón | 4–1 | |
| 1953 | Felice Bonetto vs José Froilán González | 0–3 | |
| 1951 | Felice Bonetto vs Juan Fangio | 1–3 | |
| 1951 | Felice Bonetto vs Nino Farina | 2–1 |
2 circuitsShow all▾
19537 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 7 | Out of fuel | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Maserati | 1 | P4 | 1.5 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Maserati | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 7 | P4 | 3 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 16 | P6 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 2 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Maserati | 13 | P3 | 2 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 15 | Transmission | 0 |
Earlier seasons1950–1952 (3 seasons)▾
19522 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 13 | P5 | 2 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 10 | Disqualified | 0 |
19514 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 8 | P5 | 2 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 7 | P3 | 2 |
| German Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 10 | Magneto | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 7 | P4 | 3 |
19503 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Milano | 23 | Withdrew | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Maserati | 12 | P5 | 2 |