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Eugenio Castellotti
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| Eugenio Castellotti | |
| Nationality |  Italian |
|---|---|
| World Championship Career | |
| Active years | 1955 - 1957 |
| Team(s) | Lancia, Ferrari |
| Races | 14 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podium finishes | 3 |
| Pole positions | 1 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First race | 1955 Argentine Grand Prix |
| Last race | 1957 Argentine Grand Prix |
Eugenio Castellotti (born in Lodi, October 10, 1930 - died in Modena, March 14, 1957) was a Formula One driver from Italy. Signed by Scuderia Ferrari, he participated in 14 grands prix, debuting on January 16, 1955. He secured one pole position, achieved 3 podiums, and scored a total of 19.5 championship points.
Born to a family of means, he acquired a Ferrari at the age of twenty and began racing sports cars. Was known for his manner and tailored clothes, gaining publicity for his relationship with ballerina and actress, Delia Scala.
He was killed at only 27 years old during a private Ferrari test session at the Modena Autodrome.[1] Four years later, another Italian driver, Giulio Cabianca, Castellotti's best friend, fatally crashed in the same Autodrome.
Major career wins (sportscars):
- Mille Miglia
- 12 Hours of Sebring
- Sicily Gold Cup
- Circuito di Senigallia
- Portuguese Grand Prix
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)
| Yr | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Team | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Lancia | ARG Ret |
MON 2 |
IND | BEL Ret |
DUT 5 |
GBR 6 |
ITA 3 |
Ferrari | 3rd | 12 | |
| 1956 | Ferrari | ARG Ret |
MON 4 |
IND | BEL Ret |
FRA 2 |
GBR 10 |
DEU Ret |
ITA 8 |
Ferrari | 6th | 7.5 |
| 1957 | Ferrari | ARG Ret |
MON | IND | FRA | GBR | DEU | PES | ITA | Ferrari | - | 0 |
| Preceded by Bill Vukovich |
Formula One fatal accidents March 14, 1957 |
Succeeded by Luigi Musso |
- ^ Eugenio Castellotti www.grandprix.com Retrieved 15 February 2007.