Born in 1904 in Galliate, Italy, Achille Varzi was one of the greatest Italian drivers of the interwar period. Initially a motorcycle racing champion, he quickly turned to motor racing and achieved success with Alfa Romeo, Bugatti and later Auto Union. A fierce rival of Tazio Nuvolari, he was distinguished by his elegant driving style and precision at the wheel. His career was interrupted by the Second World War and by personal difficulties. After returning to competition after the war, he died tragically during practice for the 1948 Swiss Grand Prix. Varzi remains a legend of motor sport.
