Chico Landi

Chico Landi (July 14, 1907 - June 7, 1989): Born Francisco Sacco Landi in São Paulo, Brazil, he was one of the pioneering Brazilian racing drivers who competed internationally. He participated in six Formula One World Championship Grands Prix between 1951 and 1956, becoming one of the first Brazilian drivers in Formula One. Landi raced primarily for Maserati and achieved his best result of fifth place at the 1951 Spanish Grand Prix. Beyond Formula One, he was instrumental in developing motorsport in Brazil, competing in numerous national events and helping establish racing infrastructure in South America.

His career paved the way for future Brazilian racing legends including Emerson Fittipaldi and Ayrton Senna. Landi's contributions to Brazilian motorsport extended well beyond his own racing achievements.