Luigi Musso
Italian Formula One racing driver
Born
July 28th, 1924
100 years ago
Died
1958
67 years ago — 34 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Luigi Musso was a professional racing driver from Italy, active in the 1950s. He participated in numerous Grand Prix events and competed in Formula One races. Musso drove for Scuderia Ferrari, achieving recognition in the sport. His career was marked by several strong performances and notable finishes in high-profile races.
Finished third in the 1956 Monaco Grand Prix
Finished second in the 1957 Dutch Grand Prix
Drove for Scuderia Ferrari
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