Luigi Villoresi
born 16 May 1909 · raced 1950–1956
Luigi Villoresi, a prominent figure in Grand Prix racing both before and after World War II, was known for his smooth, elegant driving style. A key member of the Maserati and Ferrari teams, he achieved significant success in an era of intense rivalry and danger. While he never won a World Championship, his career encompassed 31 starts, including 8 podium finishes, showcasing his consistent performance and speed. Villoresi's versatility was evident in his numerous non-championship wins, cementing his status as one of Italy's most respected racing talents.
All-time records
Where Luigi Villoresi ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 8th in Most F1 Podiums Without a Win (8 podiums)
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 2.2 | 5 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 1.5 | 4 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Circuit Bremgarten | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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 Ascari17 shared races · Compare with Alberto Ascari (1953)
- Nino Farina7 shared races · Compare with Nino Farina (1953)
- Mike Hawthorn7 shared races · Compare with Mike Hawthorn (1953)
- José Froilán González5 shared races · Compare with José Froilán González (1951)
- Piero Taruffi5 shared races · Compare with Piero Taruffi (1951)
- Paco Godia4 shared races · Compare with Paco Godia (1956)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Paco Godia vs Luigi Villoresi | 2–2 | |
| 1956 | Louis Rosier vs Luigi Villoresi | 2–2 | |
| 1953 | Mike Hawthorn vs Luigi Villoresi | 4–3 | |
| 1953 | Nino Farina vs Luigi Villoresi | 5–2 | |
| 1953 | Alberto Ascari vs Luigi Villoresi | 6–1 | |
| 1951 | Alberto Ascari vs Luigi Villoresi | 6–1 | |
| 1951 | José Froilán González vs Luigi Villoresi | 5–0 | |
| 1951 | Piero Taruffi vs Luigi Villoresi | 1–4 | |
| 1950 | Alberto Ascari vs Luigi Villoresi | 2–1 |
19565 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 20 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 19 | P6 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 10 | Brakes | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 11 | P5 | 2 |
Earlier seasons1950–1955 (6 seasons)▾
19553 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | Withdrew | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lancia | 7 | P5 | 2 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Lancia | 12 | Accident | 0 |
19545 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Lancia | 5 | Brakes | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 6 | Clutch | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 10 | Withdrew | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 27 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 14 | P5 | 2 |
19538 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P3 | 4 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P6 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P8 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | Axle | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P6 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P2 | 6 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Throttle | 1 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
19522 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P3 | 4 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P3 | 4 |
19517 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Ignition | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P4 | 3 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P4 | 3 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P3 | 4 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P3 | 4 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Accident | 0 |
19503 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P6 | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | Axle | 0 |