Felice Bonetto
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Felice Bonetto was an Italian racing driver, who competed in Formula One at 16 Grands Prix from 1950 to 1953. Nicknamed "il Pirata", Bonetto won the Targa Florio in 1952 with Lancia.
Portrait of Felice Bonetto
Bonetto at the wheel of a Cisitalia D46 in 1948
Bonetto and Casnaghi in Alfa Romeo 412 Touring Spider during 1950 Mille Miglia
1950 Formula One season
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The 1950 Formula One season was the fourth season of the FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the inaugural FIA World Championship of Drivers, which was contested over seven races between 13 May
Felice Bonetto
…Felice Bonetto (9 June 1903 – 21 November 1953) was an Italian racing driver, who competed in Formula One at 16 Grands Prix from 1950 to 1953. Nicknamed "il Pirata", Bonetto won the Targa Florio in 1952 with Lancia. Born and raised in Manerbio, Bonetto began his career in motorcycle…
Giuseppe "Nino" Farina was the first Formula One World Champion.
Farina's teammate Juan Manuel Fangio finished runner-up in the World Championship of Drivers.
Luigi Fagioli finished in third place in the World Championship of Drivers.
Alfa Romeo won six of the seven championship races with its 158