Profession: Auto Racer
Biography: Alberto Ascari was an Italian racing driver, best known for twice being Formula One World Champion. He began with motorcycle racing and then switched to cars, ultimately winning the world title for Scuderia Ferrari two years in a row.
While Ascari was renowned for his careful driving, he would die during a test session. This has been viewed superstitiously by some, as he died at the same age as father, Antonio Ascari, who had also been a racing driver, under similar circumstances.
Born: July 13, 1918
Birthplace: Milan, Italy
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Died: May 26, 1955 (aged 36)
Cause of Death: Car crash while testing after his Ferrari 750 Monza sports car skidded, turned on its nose and somersaulted twice.
Historical Events
- 1951-10-28 Juan Manuel Fangio of Argentina wins Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by taking out the Spanish Grand Prix at Pedralbes in an Alpha Romeo; wins by 6 points from Alberto Ascari of Italy
- 1952-08-03 Italian Ferrari driver Alberto Ascari clinches Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by winning German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring
- 1952-09-07 Alberto Ascari of Italy in a Ferrari wins Formula 1 World Drivers Championship with victory in season ending Italian Grand Prix at Monza; wins title by 12 points from countryman Giuseppe Farina
- 1953-08-23 Italian Ferrari driver Alberto Ascari clinches his second Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by winning Swiss Grand Prix at Bremgarten
- 1953-09-13 Italian Ferrari driver Alberto Ascari retains Formula 1 World Drivers Championship although forced to retire (engine trouble) in season ending Italian Grand Prix at Monza; wins title by 6.5 points from Juan Manuel Fangio
Biographies and Sources
- Alberto Ascari - Ferrari
- Alberto Ascari - Formula 1
- Alberto Ascari: the best double world champion we've ever seen? - Motorsport Magazine
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