Roberto Vallone

Vallone at the wheel of Ferrari 166 s/n 0012M with co-driver Sergio Sighinolfi at 1949 Mille Miglia Roberto Vallone (28 June 1915–21 June 2001) was an Italian racing driver mostly known for his early association with Scuderia Ferrari.

He entered 13 sports car races (with 12 starts) between 1947 and 1953, mainly in a Stanguellini S1500 and Ferrari 166's that he entered as a privateer. His best season was 1949, when he won three races (the Grand Prix of Naples, Giro dell'Umbria and Coppa d' Oro delle Dolomiti) within four weeks.

Vallone also competed in two non-championship Formula 1 races (the Gran Premio di San Remo in 1949 and the V San Remo Grand Prix) in 1950. He also participated to a Formula Libre event and a Formula 2 race.

Prior to his career in motor racing, he had a brief spell in politics in his native Apulia, when he was mayor of Nardò, a suburb of Lecce. His wife was the artist Carla Lavatelli. Provided by Wikipedia
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