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Piero Carini

1921 – 1957

Italian racing driver

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Lived 1921 – 1957 (aged 36). Piero Carini was an Italian motorcycle racer, engineer, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.

Piero Carini (6 March 1921 – 30 May 1957) was a racing driver from Italy. He was born in Genoa and died in Saint-Étienne, France. However, the car proved unreliable in 1951 but he achieved enough to be invited to join Scuderia Marzotto for 1952, to drive their Ferrari sports and Grand Prix cars. Despite only competing in two Grands Prix (debuting on 6 July 1952) and retiring from both, Carini did well enough to be signed by the works Ferrari team for 1953, effectively as a "junior" driver alongside Umberto Maglioli. However he only competed in the Italian Grand Prix and at the end of the season moved to Alfa Romeo for 1954, to drive their touring cars achieving class wins in the Mille Miglia, the Tour of Sicily and the Dolomite Cup.

In 1955, Carini drove a Ferrari to class wins at Dakar and Caracas, Venezuela, and an OSCA to a class win in the Targa Florio.

In 1957, driving in a sports car race, near Saint-Étienne, France, with a Ferrari Testa Rossa, Carini's car crossed the central reservation and collided with another competitor, killing him instantly.

Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Points 1952 Scuderia Marzotto Ferrari 166 Ferrari V12 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER NED ITA NC 0 1953 Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 553 Ferrari V12 ARG 500 NED BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA NC 0

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Who was Piero Carini?

Italian racing driver (1921–1957)

When was Piero Carini born?

Piero Carini was born on 6 March 1921 in Genoa.

When did Piero Carini die?

Piero Carini died on 30 May 1957 in Saint-Étienne.

What was Piero Carini's occupation?

Piero Carini was a motorcycle racer, engineer, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.

What nationality was Piero Carini?

Piero Carini was Italian.

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· Wikipedia: Piero Carini

· Wikidata: Q119004

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