Luigi Fagioli

Luigi Fagioli Biography

Luigi Fagioli was born on June 9th, 1898 to a wealthy family in the small city of Osimo, in the Marche region of central Italy. His family was in the business of manufacturing pasta which allowed him to pursue a racing career though he studied accounting just in case.

Blessed with great natural driving instincts, Fagioli spent several years participating in hillclimbing and sports car races. By 1930, his racing success led to an opportunity to join the Maserati He was called “The Abbruzzi Robber” by friend and foe and he looked more like a boxer than a race car driver.