Ferdinando Minoia
Italian racing driver
Died when: 56 years 26 days (672 months)Star Sign: Gemini
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Ferdinando "Nando" Minoia (2 June 1884 – 28 June 1940) was an Italian racing driver with an exceptionally long, distinguished and varied career.In 1907, he won the Coppa Florio driving an Isotta Fraschini.
In 1923, he drove the world’s first mid-engine Grand Prix car, the Benz Tropfenwagen.In 1927, he won the inaugural Mille Miglia driving an OM.
Finally, in 1931 he became the first European Champion, driving for Alfa Romeo, but without winning a single event.
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