Luigi Chinetti from Italy in Motorsport. Full information
Luigi Chinetti is a racing driver from Italy.
Born 17th July 1901, dead 17th August 1994 at age 93.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of European Championship.
Participant of Mille Miglia.
The recorded standings include 0 points.
First race: 1932 Le Mans 24 Hours
First win: 1932 Le Mans 24 Hours
Last win: 1949 Le Mans 24 Hours
Last race: 1953 Le Mans 24 Hours
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Luigi Chinetti's career covers the period from 1932 to 1953. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 3 race wins and 0 pole positions. The profile spans 3 championships or event groups. Luigi Chinetti is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1932 - 1953 | Series | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 13 | Tracks | 3 |
| Wins | 3 | Podiums | 4 |
| Poles | 0 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 6 | Cars | 10 |
Career context
| Main championship | Le Mans 24 Hours (11 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Luigi Chinetti (8 starts) |
| Most visited track | Le Mans (11 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Luigi Chinetti statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 11 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| European Championship | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mille Miglia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Luigi Chinetti took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Luigi Chinetti moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
European Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Luigi Chinetti raced
Luigi Chinetti is linked with 3 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Le Mans.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mans | 1 | 12 | 11 |
| Reims | 8 | 13 | 1 |
| Mille Miglia | 1 |
Luigi Chinetti: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1932 Le Mans 24 Hours and currently ends with 1949 Le Mans 24 Hours, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | R. Sommer | Le Mans 24 Hours |
| 1934 | Philippe Etancelin/Luigi Chinetti | Le Mans 24 Hours |
| 1949 | Lord Selsdon | Le Mans 24 Hours |
Related drivers
These links add context around Luigi Chinetti: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Luigi Chinetti in race results
Other drivers from Italy
- Alessandro Zanardi (125)
- Giorgio Pantano (143)
- Nicola Larini (140)
- Alberto Ascari (40)
- Edoardo Mortara (139)
- Bruno Giacomelli (123)
- Luca Filippi (156)
- Luca Ghiotto (149)
Drivers who shared races with Luigi Chinetti
- Just-Emile Vernet (11 shared races)
- Tommy Wisdom (9 shared races)
- Mortimer Morris-Goodall (9 shared races)
- "Heldé" (8 shared races)
- Pierre Veyron (8 shared races)
- Raymond Sommer (8 shared races)
- Jean Trévoux (7 shared races)
- Peter C. T. Clark (7 shared races)
Other drivers in Luigi Chinetti's debut race
List of teams Luigi Chinetti was a part of
Luigi Chinetti is connected with 6 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Luigi Chinetti.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Kautz | 8 | 13 | 1 |
| R. Sommer | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Luigi Chinetti | 2 | 12 | 8 |
| Philippe Etancelin/Luigi Chinetti | 1 | 1 | |
| Ecurie Walter Watney | 1 | ||
| Lord Selsdon | 1 | 1 |
List of all the cars Luigi Chinetti drove
Luigi Chinetti is linked with 10 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Alfa Romeo
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 22
Total Races: 1
Alfa Romeo SC
Best Race Position: 8
Best position in qualification: 13
Total Races: 1
Ferrari 195 S Touring Barchetta
Ferrari
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Ferrari
Best Race Position: 8
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Ferrari 340 America Vignale Spyder
Ferrari
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 12
Total Races: 1
Ferrari
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1