Luigi Cristiano Fagioli was an Italian racing driver, who competed in Grand Prix motor racing from 1928 to 1949, and Formula One from 1950 to 1951. Nicknamed "the Abruzzi Robber", Fagioli won the 1951 French Grand Prix with Alfa Romeo aged 53, and remains the oldest driver to win a Formula One Grand Prix. Fagioli was runner-up in the European Drivers' Championship in 1935 with Mercedes.
Luigi Fagioli, Italian race car driver (born 1898)
On June 20, in the year 1952, Luigi Fagioli, Italian race car driver (born 1898). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of June 20, one of 363 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Luigi Fagioli. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on June 20, 1952 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 27 February 2026.
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