Luigi Fagioli
born 9 Jun 1898 · raced 1950–1951
Luigi Fagioli, known for his aggressive and sometimes volatile driving style, was a prominent figure in Grand Prix racing during the inter-war period. He made a brief but impactful appearance in the early years of the Formula 1 World Championship, competing in 7 races. Fagioli achieved 1 victory and 6 podium finishes, notably sharing a win at the 1951 French Grand Prix. His career was marked by a strong will and a fierce competitive spirit, making him a formidable, if occasionally temperamental, opponent on track.
All-time records
Where Luigi Fagioli ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 1st in Oldest F1 Pole Sitters (53y 22d)
- 1st in Oldest F1 Race Winners (53y 22d)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Pod.Podiums | PtsPoints (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo | 1 | 6 | 32 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No matches for “”. | |||
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 Fangio6 shared races · Compare with Juan Fangio (1950)
- Nino Farina6 shared races · Compare with Nino Farina (1950)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Alfa Romeo | Fagioli vs FangioLuigi Fagioli vs Juan Fangio | 3–3 |
| 1950 | Alfa Romeo | Fagioli vs FarinaLuigi Fagioli vs Nino Farina | 2–3 |
19511 race, 1 winAlfa Romeo▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | P1 | 4 | |
| 1 | P11 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1950 (1 season)▾
19506 racesAlfa Romeo▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | P3 | 4 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 5 | Accident | 0 | |
| 2 | P2 | 6 |