Top 20 Race Car Driver celebrities in Italy
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Race Car Driver celebrities [Updated January 29, 2023].
Alex Zanardi was born
on October 23, 1966
in Bologna, Italy.
Following a horrific crash that resulted in the loss of his legs, he took up handbiking, and won two gold medals at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.
Net Worth 2020: $5 Million
Antonio Giovinazzi was born
on December 14, 1993
in Italy.
He has competed in and won several races including first place at the 2015 Masters of Formula 3 race as a part of the Jagonya Ayam with Carlin racing team.
Luca Badoer was born
on January 25, 1971
in Italy.
He set a record for most Grand Prix starts with 50 as well as most laps completed without earning a point with 2,364.
Stefano Modena was born
on May 12, 1963
in Modena, Italy.
He always races with one of his gloves inside out, a superstition he developed.
Vitantonio Liuzzi was born
on August 6, 1980
in Italy.
In 2014, he relocated to Japan and began racing in Super Formula and Super GT events.
Kevin Ceccon was born
on September 24, 1993
in Italy.
He has raced in Italian Formula Three series and GP3 series as well.
Jarno Trulli was born
on July 13, 1974
in Pescara, Italy.
Despite having a solid career, he only mustered 1 victory in 256 races.
Giuseppe Farina was born
on October 30, 1906
in Italy.
He was famous for creating the so-called "straight-arm" driving style, which many drivers have since imitated.
Giuseppe Cipriani was born
on June 9, 1965
in Venice, Italy.
In addition to his racing career, he has run multiple upper-echelon restaurants and hotels.
Gianni Morbidelli was born
on January 13, 1968
in Italy.
Following his Formula One career he began racing in the British Touring Car Championship.
Giancarlo Fisichella was born
on January 14, 1973
in Rome, Italy.
In 1996 he joined Formula One, where he enjoyed a lengthy career.
Emanuele Pirro was born
on January 12, 1962
in Italy.
As a Formula One racer, he notched his first career victory at the 1989 French Grand Prix.
Andrea De Cesaris was born
on May 31, 1959
in Rome, Italy.
He also broke the unfortunate record of most consecutive non-finishes with 18, most of which were due to mechanical malfunction.
Alberto Ascari was born
on July 13, 1918
in Italy.
His first Formula One Championship made him just the second Italian champion, and he then became Italy's first two-time champion.
Luca Filippi was born
on August 9, 1985
in Italy.
He won his first major championship in 2005, the Italian F3000.
Marco Melandri was born
on August 7, 1982
in Ravenna, Italy.
In 2011 he began competing in the Superbike World Championship.
Max Papis was born
on October 3, 1969
in Como, Italy.
He was co-champion of the 2004 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype.
Michele Alboreto was born
on December 23, 1956
in Italy.
Eugenio Amos was born
on May 6, 1985
in Varese, Italy.
The first car he owned was a black Mini Cooper with a brown interior when he was a student. An avid collector, he is still searching for that model to add to his collection.
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