Piero Taruffi F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Piero Taruffi †
F1 career: 1950 - 1956
Driver Profile
| Country |  Italy |
| Place of Birth | Rome |
| Date of Birth | Oct 12th 1906 |
| Date of Death | Jan 2nd 1988: 81 years old |
| Season Entries | 6 (1950–1952, 1954–1956) |
| Car Number | 16 |
| Best Qualifying | 2nd - 1952 Swiss F1 GP |
F1 Career Team History
Full Career Statistics
Key Career Landmarks
Race1950 Italian F1 Grand Prix1950 ITA F1 GP 43 years, 326 days43y, 326d1956 Italian F1 Grand Prix1956 ITA F1 GP 49 years, 326 days49y, 326d
1950 Italian F1 Grand Prix1950 ITA F1 GP 43 years, 326 days43y, 326d1956 Italian F1 Grand Prix1956 ITA F1 GP 49 years, 326 days49y, 326dPodium
1951 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1951 SUI F1 GP 44 years, 227 days44y, 227d1955 Italian F1 Grand Prix1955 ITA F1 GP 48 years, 334 days48y, 334d
1951 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1951 SUI F1 GP 44 years, 227 days44y, 227d1955 Italian F1 Grand Prix1955 ITA F1 GP 48 years, 334 days48y, 334dFastest lap1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 45 years, 219 days45y, 219d1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 245 years, 219 days45y, 219d
1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 45 years, 219 days45y, 219d1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 245 years, 219 days45y, 219dPoints finish1951 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1951 SUI F1 GP 44 years, 227 days44y, 227d1955 Italian F1 Grand Prix1955 ITA F1 GP 48 years, 334 days48y, 334d
1951 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1951 SUI F1 GP 44 years, 227 days44y, 227d1955 Italian F1 Grand Prix1955 ITA F1 GP 48 years, 334 days48y, 334dF1 Career Finishing Positions
1st
1
2nd
3
3rd
1
4th
2
5th
2
6th
1
7th
1
8th
1
DNF
6
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Piero Taruffi Championship Results
Piero Taruffi F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 |
Maserati Vanwall |
Maserati Vanwall | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1955 |
Ferrari Mercedes |
Ferrari Mercedes | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 225 | 0 | 3.00 | 9 |
| 1954 |
Ferrari |
Ferrari | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1952 |
Ferrari |
Ferrari | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 328 | 1 | 3.67 | 22 |
| 1951 |
Ferrari |
Ferrari | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 178 | 0 | 2.00 | 10 |
| 1950 |
Alfa Romeo |
Alfa Romeo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Races
Wins
Podiums
Teammates
Piero Taruffi — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Piero Taruffi start racing in Formula 1?
Piero Taruffi started racing in Formula 1 in 1950.
Is Piero Taruffi still racing in Formula 1?
Piero Taruffi passed away in 1988. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1956.
How many Formula 1 races has Piero Taruffi won?
Piero Taruffi has won 1 Formula 1 race.
How many F1 podiums does Piero Taruffi have?
Piero Taruffi has finished on the podium 5 times in Formula 1.
When did Piero Taruffi win their first F1 race?
Piero Taruffi won their first Formula 1 race at the 1952 Swiss F1 GP.
What nationality is Piero Taruffi?
Piero Taruffi is Italian.
Which teams has Piero Taruffi driven for in Formula 1?
Piero Taruffi has driven for Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Mercedes, Vanwall and Maserati in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Piero Taruffi entered?
Piero Taruffi has competed in 19 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
