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Alberto Ascari (13 July 1918 – 26 May 1955) was an Italian racing driver and a two-time Formula One World Champion. Noted for careful precision and finely-judged accuracy, Ascari was a multitalented racer who competed in motorcycle racing before switching to cars.
- DNF ( 1952, 1953)
- 1952-1953
- Scuderia Ferrari
Alberto Ascari, born in Milan on July 13, 1918, was just seven years old when his famous father Antonio, the reigning European champion, was killed while leading the French Grand Prix at Montlhery.
Jul 9, 2024 · Alberto Ascari (born July 13, 1918, Milan, Italy—died May 26, 1955, Monza) was an Italian automobile racing driver who was world champion driver in 1952 and 1953. Ascari started racing on motorcycles, turning to cars in 1940, when he entered the Mille Miglia.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Oct 12, 2022 · A tribute to the first and only driver to win back-to-back F1 titles and nine races in a row, with a record of 87.5% wins in his first season. Learn why Ascari deserves more recognition and respect than he gets, despite his achievements and legacy.
- Andrew Frankel
Learn about Alberto Ascari, the Italian F1 legend who won back-to-back titles with Ferrari in 1952 and 1953. Find out his biography, career highlights, achievements, and tragic death at Monza.
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Jul 7, 2014 · A tribute to Alberto Ascari, the fastest driver of his era and the first to win the World Championship for Ferrari. Learn about his career, his rivalry with Fangio, and his tragic death at Monza in 1955.