Piero Taruffi
born 12 Oct 1906 · raced 1950–1956
17Races
1Wins
5Podiums
12Top 10s
4.08Avg Position
6.18Avg Grid Pos
Piero Taruffi, an accomplished motorcyclist and engineer, transitioned to four wheels with considerable success, particularly in sports car racing. His Formula 1 career, though brief, saw him compete in 17 races, securing 5 podiums and one memorable victory at the 1952 Swiss Grand Prix. Known for his technical approach and smooth driving style, Taruffi was a versatile talent who also set speed records, embodying the multi-faceted racers of his era.
All-time records
Where Piero Taruffi ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 4th in Oldest F1 Race Winners (45y 219d)
- 8th in Biggest F1 Winning Margins (+2:37.200)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Pod.Podiums | PtsPoints (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 1 | 4 | 32 |
| Mercedes | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Vanwall | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfa Romeo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring | 0 | 1.67 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 1.6 |
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.
- Alberto Ascari10 shared races · Compare with Alberto Ascari (1952)
- Nino Farina6 shared races · Compare with Nino Farina (1952)
- Luigi Villoresi5 shared races · Compare with Luigi Villoresi (1951)
- José Froilán González3 shared races · Compare with José Froilán González (1951)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Ferrari | Farina vs TaruffiNino Farina vs Piero Taruffi | 4–2 |
| 1952 | Ferrari | Ascari vs TaruffiAlberto Ascari vs Piero Taruffi | 5–0 |
| 1951 | Ferrari | Taruffi vs VilloresiPiero Taruffi vs Luigi Villoresi | 1–4 |
| 1951 | Ferrari | Ascari vs TaruffiAlberto Ascari vs Piero Taruffi | 4–1 |
| 1951 | Ferrari | González vs TaruffiJosé Froilán González vs Piero Taruffi | 3–0 |
2 circuitsShow all▾
19561 raceVanwall▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oil leak | 0 |
Earlier seasons1950–1955 (5 seasons)▾
19554 races▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
MercedesItalian GPItalian Grand Prix | 9 | P2 | 6 |
MercedesBritish GPBritish Grand Prix | 5 | P4 | 3 |
FerrariBelgian GPBelgian Grand Prix | — | Withdrew | 0 |
FerrariMonaco GPMonaco Grand Prix | 15 | P8 | 0 |
19541 raceFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | P6 | 0 |
19526 races, 1 winFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | P7 | 0 | |
| 5 | P4 | 3 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | P3 | 4 | |
| 3 | Accident | 0 | |
| 2 | P1 | 9 |
19515 racesFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Wheel | 0 | |
| 6 | P5 | 2 | |
| 6 | P5 | 2 | |
| 5 | Transmission | 0 | |
| 6 | P2 | 6 |
19501 raceAlfa Romeo▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Engine | 0 |