Ludovico SCARFIOTTI

Ludovico Scarfiotti was an Italian Formula 1 driver active during the early 1960s, competing in 13 World Championship Grands Prix between 1963 and 1968. He raced for teams including Ferrari and Cooper-BRM, achieving his sole Grand Prix victory with Ferrari. Scarfiotti’s career was notable for its consistency, as he completed every race he entered without a single retirement.

Throughout his Formula 1 tenure, Scarfiotti scored 17 championship points and stood on the podium once, resulting in a win and podium rate of approximately 7.7%. Despite a relatively brief career in the sport, his ability to finish every race highlights a level of reliability uncommon among drivers of his era. However, he did not secure any pole positions or notable success in wet conditions.

Scarfiotti’s career spanned a period marked by rapid technological and competitive changes in Formula 1. His average gain of 1.6 positions per race suggests he was often able to improve his starting position during events, underscoring his racecraft. While he did not contend for championships, his clean record of finishes and his victory contribute to his historical recognition within the sport.