Now retired, after a few attempts in the Porsche Supercup on rare one-offs in the 1990's and early 2000's. Lives in Roncadelle. Giacomelli was European Formula 2 Champion in 1978, which followed winning the Shellsport British Formula 3 title two years previously. Thereafter should have followed a glittering Formula 1 career but Giacomelli's confidence was badly hit by a initially difficult spell at Alfa Romeo. Bruno also raced in Champcars and sportscars before surprisingly returning to Formula 1 for a miserable spell at the hapless Life team. Giacomelli is also a trained mechanical draughtsman.

Biography last updated 29 Oct 2022