Alfonso Thiele was a racing driver who held dual citizenship of the United States and Italy, though he spent most of his life in Italy. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, on 4 September 1960. He scored no championship points. Most of his career was spent in sports car racing.

Walkiria Terradura was an Italian anti-fascist partisan during the Second World War. She was awarded the Silver Medal of Military Valour.