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Giorgio Scarlatti

Giorgio Scarlatti, Sebring, 1960. Copyright www.barcboys.com. Used with permission of Dave Nicholas at www.barcboys.com., 2020.

Giorgio Scarlatti, Sebring, 1960. Copyright www.barcboys.com. Used with permission of Dave Nicholas at www.barcboys.com., 2020.

Born:

02 Oct 1921
Rome

Died:

26 Jul 1990
Rome

Nationality:

Italy

Grands Prix:

12 (1956-1961)

Midfield sportscar racer who largely raced either his own or Italian private entries in Formula 1. Scarlatti started racing in sportscars around 1950, proving capable at a club level in his homeland. He took a win at the 1956 Trofeo Sardo and then finished fourth at the Targa Florio which gave him encouragement to try Formula 1, firstly as a privateer and then with Maserati as a works Grand Prix and sportscar driver. His most notable win was in 1961, winning the Pescara 4 Hour race before retiring at the end of 1963.

Biography last updated 17 Feb 2016