Ignazio Francesco Giunti (Italian pronunciation: [iɲˈɲattsjo franˈtʃesko ˈdʒunti]; 30 August 1941 – 10 January 1971)[1] was an Italian racing driver. He competed in Formula One as well as in saloon and Sports Car Racing.

Ignazio Giunti
Born(1941-08-30)30 August 1941
Rome, Italy
Died10 January 1971(1971-01-10) (aged 29)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityItaly Italian
Active years1970
TeamsFerrari
Entries4
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points3
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1970 Belgian Grand Prix
Last entry1970 Italian Grand Prix

Giunti was born in Rome. In 1968, driving for Alfa Romeo, he finished second in the Targa Florio and fourth in the Le Mans 24 Hours race co-driving with Nanni Galli.

In 1970, Giunti was signed by Ferrari primarily for their sports-car team, and won the 12 Hours of Sebring as well as achieving several other high placings. His success earned him a Formula One chance along with Clay Regazzoni, who Ferrari was also trialling at the time. Giunti finished fourth on his debut in the Belgian GP at Spa. Despite his being out-performed by Regazzoni during the remaining races, he was re-signed by Ferrari for the following season.

Giunti was killed during his first drive in 1971 whilst racing in the 1000 km Buenos Aires. He was leading the race when his Ferrari 312PB prototype ploughed into the back of the Matra-Simca MS660 of Jean-Pierre Beltoise, who was pushing the car along the track after it had run out of fuel. He died due to the impact and the subsequent fire.

Complete Formula One results

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Yr Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 WDC Points
1970 Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 312B Ferrari Flat 12 RSA ESP MON BEL
4
NED FRA
14
GBR GER AUT
7
ITA
Ret
CAN USA MEX 17th 3

References

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  1. ^ "Motorsport Memorial - Ignazio Giunti". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 9 February 2023.

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