Alberto Ascari

Alberto Ascari, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 19th July 1952. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2010. Used with permission.

Alberto Ascari, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 19th July 1952. Copyright LAT Photographic 2010. Used with permission.

Born:

13 Jul 1918
Milan

Died:

26 May 1955
Monza Circuit

Nationality:

Italy

Grands Prix:

32 (1950-1955)

Indy 500s:

1 (1952)

One of the greatest Grand Prix drivers, sadly, largely forgotten now. Killed in a practice crash at Monza, just days after surviving a crash into Monaco harbour.