Giuseppe Farina
Race Car Driver

Giuseppe Farina Net Worth

Giuseppe Farina was an Italian race car driver who was born on October 30, 1906. He is most famous for being the first-ever winner of the Formula One World Championship. Unfortunately, he was killed in 1966 after losing control of his car on an icy road in Aiguebelle while on his way to the French Grand Prix.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 30, 1906
Birth Place Italy
Age 114 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 30, 1966 (age 59)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $1 Million (2024)

About

Race car driver from Italy most famous for being the first-ever winner of the Formula One World Championship. He was killed after he lost control of his car on an icy road in Aiguebelle while on his way to the 1966 French Grand Prix.

Before Fame

He served in the Italian Army during World War II.

Trivia

He was famous for creating the so-called "straight-arm" driving style, which many drivers have since imitated.

Family Life

His father, Giovanni, owned a body shop.

Associated With

He and Graham Hill are both winners of the Formula One World Championship.

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