#DorinoSerafini

Teodoro "Dorino" Serafini (Pesaro, 22 July 1909 – Pesaro, 5 July 2000) was an Italian racing driver known for his versatility in both motorcycle and automobile racing. Born in Pesaro, Italy, he initially made a name for himself as a motorcycle racer, competing successfully in the 1930s before transitioning to four-wheel racing. Serafini gained recognition in the late 1940s and early 1950s, driving for Scuderia Ferrari in both sports car and Formula 1 races. His most notable Formula 1 appearance came in 1950, when he was entrusted with a Ferrari 375 in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where he finished second, sharing the car with Alberto Ascari. This podium finish remains his only Formula 1 World Championship result, as he never had another opportunity to compete at that level. Beyond Formula 1, Serafini had success in endurance and sports car racing, often driving for Ferrari in events like the Mille Miglia. His career was cut short in 1951 due to a serious crash in a sports car race, which forced him to retire from competitive racing. Although his time in top-tier motorsport was brief, Dorino Serafini remains an important figure in Ferrari’s early racing history, having played a role in the development of the Scuderia during its formative years in Formula 1.

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