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 Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 1 | 2.5 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 2 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0 |
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 | Ferrari | Hawthorn vs MussoMike Hawthorn vs Luigi Musso | 3–2 |
| 1958 | Ferrari | Collins vs MussoPeter Collins vs Luigi Musso | 1–3 |
| 1957 | Ferrari | Hawthorn vs MussoMike Hawthorn vs Luigi Musso | 3–2 |
| 1957 | Ferrari | Collins vs MussoPeter Collins vs Luigi Musso | 2–3 |
| 1956 | Ferrari | Fangio vs MussoJuan Fangio vs Luigi Musso | 3–0 |
| 1956 | Ferrari | Castellotti vs MussoEugenio Castellotti vs Luigi Musso | 2–2 |
| 1955 | Maserati | Mieres vs MussoRoberto Mieres vs Luigi Musso | 4–2 |
| 1955 | Maserati | Behra vs MussoJean Behra vs Luigi Musso | 2–2 |
3 circuitsShow all▾
19585 racesFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Accident | 0 | |
| 2 | Accident | 0 | |
| 12 | P7 | 0 | |
| 10 | P2 | 6 | |
| 5 | P2 | 6 |
Earlier seasons1953–1957 (5 seasons)▾
19576 racesFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | P8 | 0 | |
| 3 | Oil leak | 0 | |
| 8 | P4 | 3 | |
| 10 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | P2 | 7 | |
| 6 | Clutch | 0 |
19564 races, 1 winFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Steering | 0 | |
| 5 | Accident | 0 | |
| 8 | Accident | 0 | |
| 3 | P1 | 4 |
19556 racesMaserati▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 9 | P5 | 2 | |
| 4 | P3 | 4 | |
| 7 | P7 | 0 | |
| 8 | Transmission | 0 | |
| 18 | P7 | 0 | |
| 19 | Engine | 0 |
19543 racesMaserati▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | P2 | 6 | |
| 14 | Transmission | 0 | |
| 7 | Withdrew | 0 |
19531 raceMaserati▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | P7 | 0 |