Giuseppe Farina
Italian racecar driver (1906-1966)
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Summary
Giuseppe Farina was born on October 30, 1906[1], in Turin[2]. He died on June 30, 1966[3], in Chambéry[4]. He worked as a racing automobile driver[5] and Formula One driver[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,671 views/month, #6,973 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Monumental Cemetery of Turin[8]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Italy[9], Italy[10]
- Native language: Italian[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Member of sports team: Alfa Romeo Racing[13], Scuderia Ferrari[14]
- Commons category: Giuseppe Farina[15]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[16]
- Sport: auto racing[17]
- Family name: Farina[18]
- Given name: Giuseppe[19]
- Manner of death: accidental death[20]
- Participant in: 24 Hours of Le Mans[21]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 33[22], 37[23]
- Number of wins: 5[24]
- Points for: 127.33[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[26]
- Country for sport: Italy[27]
- Name in native language: Nino Farina[28]
- Competition won: 1950 Formula One drivers' championship[29]
- Pole positions: 5[30]
- Podium finishes: 20[31]
Why It Matters
Giuseppe Farina has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Giuseppe Farina born?
Giuseppe Farina's place of birth was Turin[2].
Where did Giuseppe Farina die?
Giuseppe Farina passed away in Chambéry[4].
What did Giuseppe Farina do for work?
Giuseppe Farina worked as a racing automobile driver[5] and Formula One driver[6].