Eugenio Castellotti
born 10 Oct 1930 · raced 1955–1957
Eugenio Castellotti was a dashing and naturally gifted Italian driver, often seen as a potential future World Champion. His aggressive yet smooth style earned him comparisons to Alberto Ascari, particularly in sports car racing where he achieved significant success for Ferrari and Maserati. Though his Formula 1 career was brief, encompassing just 14 starts, he secured 3 podiums and 2 pole positions, showcasing immense raw talent. Tragically, his promising career was cut short in a testing accident at Modena in March 1957.
All-time records
Where Eugenio Castellotti ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- =11th in Most F1 Podiums Without a Win (3 podiums)
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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 Fangio7 shared races · Compare with Juan Fangio (1956)
- Peter Collins5 shared races · Compare with Peter Collins (1956)
- Luigi Musso4 shared races · Compare with Luigi Musso (1956)
- Alfonso de Portago4 shared races · Compare with Alfonso de Portago (1956)
- Mike Hawthorn3 shared races · Compare with Mike Hawthorn (1955)
- Maurice Trintignant3 shared races · Compare with Maurice Trintignant (1955)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Eugenio Castellotti vs Juan Fangio | 1–6 | |
| 1956 | Eugenio Castellotti vs Peter Collins | 0–5 | |
| 1956 | Eugenio Castellotti vs Luigi Musso | 2–2 | |
| 1956 | Eugenio Castellotti vs Alfonso de Portago | 2–2 | |
| 1955 | Eugenio Castellotti vs Maurice Trintignant | 3–0 | |
| 1955 | Eugenio Castellotti vs Mike Hawthorn | 2–0 |
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19571 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Wheel | 0 |
Earlier seasons1955–1956 (2 seasons)▾
19567 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P8 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Tyre | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Electrical | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P10 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Transmission | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P4 | 1.5 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Clutch | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Gearbox | 0 |
19556 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 12 | P6 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 10 | Transmission | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | P5 | 2 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Lancia | 1 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lancia | 4 | P2 | 6 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Lancia | 12 | Accident | 0 |