"Tazio Nuvolari"

by Graham Turner

Tazio Nuvolari, Il Mantovano Volante - The Flying Mantuan - the greatest driver of his generation, perhaps of all time - in the car that will always be associated with him, the exquisite Alfa Romeo P3. They are shown here in action together winning the 1932 Italian Grand Prix at Monza on the car's debut.

Born: 16 November 1892
Castel d'Ario, Italy
Died 11 August 1953 (aged 60)
Mantua, Italy