Luigi Piotti facts for kids
| Born | 27 October 1913 Milan, Italy |
|---|---|
| Died | 19 April 1971 (aged 57) Godiasco, Italy |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  Italian |
| Active years | 1955–1958 |
| Teams | Maserati (inc. as privateer), O.S.C.A |
| Entries | 9 (5 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1955 Italian Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1958 Monaco Grand Prix |
Luigi Piotti (born October 27, 1913, in Milan, Italy – died April 19, 1971, in Godiasco, Italy) was an Italian racing driver. He was known for competing in Formula One races during the 1950s.
Who Was Luigi Piotti?
Luigi Piotti was born in Milan, a big city in Italy. He loved cars and speed, which led him to become a professional racing driver. He competed in some of the most exciting car races of his time.
His Racing Career
Piotti took part in nine Formula One World Championship Grand Prix races. Formula One is the highest class of international auto racing. It's like the Olympics for race cars! His first big race was on January 22, 1956.
He drove for famous teams like Maserati and OSCA. These teams built powerful race cars that were very fast for their era.
Driving for Maserati
Maserati is a well-known Italian car company. Luigi Piotti raced their cars, including the Maserati 250F. This car was famous in the 1950s and driven by many top racers.
Competing in Grand Prix Races
A Grand Prix is a major international car race. Piotti raced in events like the 1955 Italian Grand Prix and the 1958 Monaco Grand Prix. These races were held on challenging tracks around the world.
Even though he didn't score any championship points, competing in Formula One meant he was racing against the very best drivers in the world. It was a huge achievement just to be part of these events.
