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Emilio Giuseppe "Nino" Farina (Italian pronunciation: [dʒuˈzɛppe ˈniːno faˈriːna]; 30 October 1906 – 30 June 1966), often known by the name Giuseppe Antonio Farina, was an Italian racing driver.
Aug 9, 2020 · Giuseppe Farina was the winner of the first Formula 1 World Championship race for Alfa Romeo at Silverstone, 70 years ago, and the first world champion too – that much you may know. But what else do you know about the Italian?
Silverstone, July 1951: Reigning world champion Giuseppe Farina (car number one) leads eventual race winner, Ferrari’s Froilan Gonzalez (car 12), away at the start of the British Grand Prix. Farina retired on lap 76 of 90 with a faulty clutch.
Learn about Giuseppe Farina, the Italian driver who made F1 history by becoming the first-ever Formula 1 World Champion and Grand Prix winner in 1950. See his career stats, records, results, and teams in the F1 History website.
- 30 June 1966 (aged 59)Aiguebelle, France
- Italian
- 1950 -1956
Giuseppe Farina was an Italian automobile racing driver who was the first to win the world driving championship according to the modern point system. Farina, the holder of a doctorate in engineering, was the Italian driving champion in 1937, 1938, and 1939.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Step into the rich tapestry of Formula 1 history with our latest show, dedicated to the iconic Giuseppe Farina. 🏎️ Delve into the life and career of the in...
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Sep 3, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Giuseppe Farina, the first Formula 1 world champion in 1950. Discover how he won the inaugural Grand Prix and the title, but was overshadowed by Juan Manuel Fangio and his mechanical issues.
