Alberto Ascari

Alberto Ascari, 1952 and 1953 Formula 1 World Champion.

Alberto Ascari (13 July 1918 – 26 May 1955) was an Italian racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1950 to 1955. Ascari took two F1 Drivers’ championships, which he won in 1952 and 1953 with Ferrari, and won 13 Grand Prix across six seasons. In endurance racing, Ascari won the Mille Miglia in 1954 with Lancia.