Alfonso de Portago
born 11 Oct 1928 · raced 1956–1957
5Races
0Wins
1Podiums
2Top 10s
3.5Avg Position
9.2Avg Grid Pos
Alfonso de Portago, a Spanish aristocrat and true Renaissance man, brought a flamboyant and adventurous spirit to Formula 1 in the mid-1950s. Known for his diverse talents spanning bobsleigh, horse racing, and even aviation, de Portago competed in 5 Grands Prix, including second place at the 1956 British Grand Prix. His brief but impactful F1 career, primarily with Ferrari, was marked by raw speed and a daring approach, embodying the gentleman racer era before his tragic death during the 1957 Mille Miglia.
Top Teams
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| Ferrari | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
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Top Circuits
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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.
- Eugenio Castellotti4 shared races · Compare with Eugenio Castellotti (1956)
- Juan Fangio4 shared races · Compare with Juan Fangio (1956)
- Peter Collins3 shared races · Compare with Peter Collins (1956)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Juan Fangio vs Alfonso de Portago | 4–0 | |
| 1956 | Eugenio Castellotti vs Alfonso de Portago | 2–2 | |
| 1956 | Peter Collins vs Alfonso de Portago | 1–1 |
19571 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 10 | P5 | 1 |
Earlier seasons1956 (1 season)▾
19564 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | Tyre | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 10 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 12 | P2 | 3 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P10 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | Gearbox | 0 |