Luigi Musso
born 28 Jul 1924 · raced 1953–1958
24Races
1Wins
7Podiums
14Top 10s
4.21Avg Position
7.4Avg Grid Pos
Luigi Musso, often known as "Gigi," was a prominent figure in 1950s Formula 1, renowned for his elegant driving style and fierce rivalry with teammates. A key driver for Ferrari, he contributed to the Scuderia's success during a challenging era. His career, spanning 24 starts, included 1 victories and 7 podium finishes, often battling legends like Juan Manuel Fangio and Mike Hawthorn. Musso's pursuit of victory was tragically cut short at the 1958 French Grand Prix, cementing his legacy as one of motorsport's "fallen heroes."
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 1 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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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.
- Peter Collins10 shared races · Compare with Peter Collins (1958)
- Mike Hawthorn10 shared races · Compare with Mike Hawthorn (1958)
- Roberto Mieres6 shared races · Compare with Roberto Mieres (1955)
- Eugenio Castellotti4 shared races · Compare with Eugenio Castellotti (1956)
- Juan Fangio4 shared races · Compare with Juan Fangio (1956)
- Jean Behra4 shared races · Compare with Jean Behra (1955)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Mike Hawthorn vs Luigi Musso | 3–2 | |
| 1958 | Peter Collins vs Luigi Musso | 1–3 | |
| 1957 | Mike Hawthorn vs Luigi Musso | 3–2 | |
| 1957 | Peter Collins vs Luigi Musso | 2–3 | |
| 1956 | Juan Fangio vs Luigi Musso | 3–0 | |
| 1956 | Eugenio Castellotti vs Luigi Musso | 2–2 | |
| 1955 | Roberto Mieres vs Luigi Musso | 4–2 | |
| 1955 | Jean Behra vs Luigi Musso | 2–2 |
3 circuitsShow all▾
19585 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Accident | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Accident | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 12 | P7 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 10 | P2 | 6 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P2 | 6 |
Earlier seasons1953–1957 (5 seasons)▾
19576 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | P8 | 0 |
| Pescara Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Oil leak | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P4 | 3 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 10 | P2 | 6 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 7 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | Clutch | 0 |
19564 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Steering | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Accident | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | Accident | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P1 | 4 |
19556 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 10 | Gearbox | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 9 | P5 | 2 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 7 | P7 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Maserati | 8 | Transmission | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 18 | P7 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 19 | Engine | 0 |
19543 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Maserati | 7 | P2 | 6 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 14 | Transmission | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 7 | Withdrew | 0 |
19531 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 12 | P7 | 0 |