Carlo Sozzi
| Carlo Sozzi | |
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,_grand_prix_ACF_(course_automobile),_Sozzi_sur_Delage_(Alfa-Rom%C3%A9o)_-_btv1b53150923m.jpg) At the 1925 French Grand Prix, in the ill-fated Antonio Ascari Alfa |
Carlo Sozzi was an Italian racing driver and businessman.
Motor racing
Sozzi's first appearance of note came as a reserve driver for Alfa Romeo in the 1925 season; at the 1925 Italian Grand Prix, he drove a Tipo B for a dozen laps as relief to Giuseppe Campari and Giovanni Minozzi. Thanks to extensive attrition, the trio finished second to Gastone Brilli-Peri, and secured the world championship for the Portello marque.
It was Sozzi's only Grand Prix appearance; he drove in the Mille Miglia from 1927 to 1932, every time competing in an Alfa Romeo, and his best result - 7th (3rd in class) - was registered with a Alfa Romeo RL SS in his first tilt.
Business career
Sozzi remained part of the world of racing outside the cockpit, as a manager for Shell Petroleum's operations in Italy.
References
- ↑ Etzrodt, Hans. "Brilli Peri wins the World Championship for Alfa Romeo". Golden Era. Retrieved 10 October 2026.
- ↑ "Alfa Romeo displays the legendary RL Super Sport "Targa Florio" at the Zoute Grand Prix 2019". Stellantis. Retrieved 30 October 2026.
- ↑ "Complete Archive of Carlo Sozzi". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 30 October 2026.
- ↑ Nye, Doug (December 2026). "Enzo Ferrari: the making of a legend". MotorSport: 77.
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