Alberto Ascari (13 July 1918 – 26 May 1955) was an Italian racing driver and a two time Formula One World Champion. He was a multitalented racer who competed in motorcycle racing before switching to cars. Ascari won consecutive world titles in 1952 and 1953 for Scuderia Ferrari. He was the team's first World Champion and the last Italian to date to win the title. This was sandwiched by an appearance in the 1952 Indianapolis 500. Ascari also won the Mille Miglia in 1954. Ascari was noted for careful precision and finely-judged accuracy.
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- World Champion
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1953
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1952
- Races
- 37
- Wins
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13
13/37
(35.1%)
- Podiums
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17
17/37
(45.9%)
- Points Finishes
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22
22/37
(59.5%)
- Points
- 139¹⁄₇
