Alberto Ascari

Alberto Ascari (July 13, 1918 – May 26, 1955) was one of Formula One's first stars and the first great Ferrari driver.

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Born in Milan, Italy, Ascari had racing in his blood, as his father Antonio Ascari was a talented Grand Prix motor racing star in the 1920s, racing Alfa Romeos. Antonio was killed while leading the French Grand Prix in 1925 but the younger Ascari had an interest in racing in spite of it. He raced motorcycles in his earlier years; it was after he entered the prestigious Mille Miglia in a Ferrari sports car that he eventually started racing on four wheels regularly.

July 13: July 13 is the 194th day (195th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 171 days remaining....

1918: 1918 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar....

May 26: May 26 is the 146th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (147th in leap years). There are 219 days remaining before the end of the year....

Alberto Ascari related Images and Photos (experimental)

Alberto Ascari with Group of Racers in Dugout at Lemans Road Race	Alberto Sordi	Composer Alberto Ginastera Writing a Score	Annetta and Alberto in 1904 1904
Portrait of Author Alberto Moravia	Hot Wheels Elite Ascari 500 F2 Suisse 1953 1:43 Vehicle	Hot Wheels Elite Ascari 500 F2 Belgium 1952 1:43 Vehicle