News Details
A salute to Elio, F1's true Roman Prince
©WRI2 Italian F1 racer Elio de Angelis was born on this day in 1958. The son of a wealthy Roman businessman, Elio was a refined and highly cultured young man which was a rather unusual profile for an F1 driver at the time. Charming and genuine, he was as gifted behind the wheel of a racing car as he was sitting at a Steinway piano playing Mozart. His family's financial backing brought him into Formula 1 but his unquestionable talent kept him there, the Italian collecting two Grand Prix wins with Lotus before his tragic death while testing the low-line Brabham (pictured hereunder) at Paul Ricard in 1986.
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Roman DeAngelis | The Parc Fermé Downshift...
As the Heart of Racing Aston Martin team attacks the 12 Hours of Sebring...
4y ago from TheParcFerme.com
Heart of Racing's Roman DeAngelis
As the Heart of Racing Aston Martin team attacks the 12 Hours of Sebring...
4y ago from TheParcFerme.com
Nico Rosberg Urges Fans & Media To Go Easy On...
2016 F1 World Champion Nico Rosberg has warned that Mick Schumacher will...
4y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Ferrari, Leclerc ‘hiding' true 2021 pace –...
Mar.22 Ferrari and Charles Leclerc are keeping their cards close to...
4y ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marco Bezzecchi satisfied with ‘smaller’...
Marco Bezzecchi admits the Aprilia bike has slightly improved “in all...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fermin Aldeguer to miss Thai GP, Gresini names...
No description available...
54m ago from Motorsport.com
Fermin Aldeguer to miss MotoGP season opener in...
Gresini Ducati has confirmed Fermin Aldeguer will miss the opening round...
24m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Jorge Martin sought Marc Marquez’s advice before...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Mick Schumacher reveals what has surprised him the...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Honda quick in IndyCar Sebring test, Grosjean tests...
Nearly the entire IndyCar paddock was present at Sebring International...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Jay Frye reflects on IndyCar run one year after...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Sebring test: Marcus Armstrong leads Day 2,...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg keeping feet on the ground ahead of...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Esapekka Lappi thought his WRC career was over, but...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera co-driver Jonne Halttunen lands Toyota...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Iconic Ouninpohja stage dropped from 2026 WRC Rally...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with 2...
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with two...
44m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal set to be without Havertz for four matches...
Kai Havertz has picked up a muscular injury and is set to miss Arsenal's...
44m ago from SkySports.com
'We don't know' – Arteta issues worrying update...
Mikel Arteta has provided a worrying update on the injury suffered by...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Don't know exactly…' – Guardiola issues...
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has provided some insight into...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
LIVE: 2026 F1 Bahrain pre-season 1st test – Day 2
Follow along with the second day of the first... Read More »
7h ago from RacingNews365.com
Mercedes forced into complete major F1 power unit change
Bad news for Mercedes over on the second day of... Read More »
4h ago from RacingNews365.com
2026 F1 Bahrain pre-season 1st test: Day 2 morning results
Check out the full morning results from the... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
