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  1. Luigi Villoresi (16 May 1909 – 24 August 1997) was an Italian racing driver. He competed in Formula One at the time of its inception. Biography. Born in Milan, Lombardy, and nicknamed "Gigi", Villoresi was the older brother of race car driver Emilio Villoresi, and co-piloted with him in several races at the beginning of their careers.

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  2. Alongside him sat his mentor, and friend, Luigi Villoresi, whose racing experience was to be crucial if Lancia was to mount a series challenge to the German dominance. Villoresi had been racing, and winning, since the early 1930s when as a member of the Maserati team he had twice won the Italian championship.

  3. Jul 7, 2014 · Motor Sport. obituary. Former Maserati and Ferrari Grand Prix star Luigi Villoresi died on August 24, aged 88. Born in Milan of a wealthy family, he took up racing in 1931 together with his elder brother Emilio.

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  4. Jul 7, 2014 · Luigi Villoresi: the old master of Modena. One of the few remaining pre-war Grand Prix racers, Luigi Villoresi remains among Italy's most distinguished figures. Graham Gauld visited him in Modena. Villoresi prepares for Britain's first international car race at Crystal Palace in 1937.

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  5. Luigi "Gigi" Villoresi, racing driver: born Milan 16 May 1909; died Modena, Italy 24 August 1997. Luigi Villoresi was one of the leading half-dozen racing drivers in the world during the...

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  7. Luigi Villoresi was born in Milan, Italy, and nicknamed "Gigi," he was the older brother of race car driver Emilio Villoresi who was his co-driver in several races at the beginning of their careers.

  8. Aug 24, 1997 · Luigi Villoresi (born 16 May 1909 Milan; died 24 Aug 1997 Modena). Great man and driver, sadly ill and financially bereft in his final years. Despite this, he tried to play an active part in historic meetings, right up to the mid '1990's.

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