Ernesto Prinoth

Ernesto Prinoth (15 April 1923 – 26 November 1981) was a racing driver from Italy, and founder of Prinoth AG, manufacturer of snow grooming vehicles and equipment.

Prinoth started in Formula One in 1961 with his Lotus 18, racing in various non-Championship events, securing podium finishes in two relatively minor races. He entered the 1962 Italian Grand Prix with backing from Scuderia Jolly Club but failed to qualify, and this was his only attempt at a World Championship Formula One event. He returned in 1963 for two more Formula One races, all his appearances being at the wheel of the same car.

Prinoth's son Erich was also a racing driver, and competed in the Ferrari Challenge.

Racing record

Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Points 1961 Scuderia Dolomiti Lotus 18 Climax Straight-4 MON NED BEL FRA GBR GER ITADNA USA NC 0 1962 Scuderia Jolly Club Lotus 18 Climax Straight-4 NED MON BEL FRA GBR GER ITA USA RSA NC 0

Non-Championship Formula One results

(key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1961 Scuderia Dolomiti Lotus 18 Climax Straight-4 LOM GLV PAU BRX VIE AIN SYR NAP LON SIL SOL KAN DAN MODDNA FLG OUL LEW VAL RAN NAT RSA 1963 Ernesto Prinoth Lotus 18 Climax Straight-4 LOM GLV PAU IMO SYR AIN INT ROM SOL KAN MED Scuderia Jolly Club AUT OUL RAN