Aldo Gordini was a French racing driver with deep roots in one of motorsport’s most distinctive family names. Born in Bologna, Italy, he was the son of Amédée Gordini, the founder of Gordini and a legendary figure in post-war racing.
Driver Bio
| Nationality | French |
| Birthplace | Bologna, Italy |
| Born | 20 May 1921 |
| Died | 28 January 1995 |
| First Grand Prix | 1951 French Grand Prix |
| Last Grand Prix | 1951 French Grand Prix |
| Years Active | 1951 |
| Current/Last Team | Gordini |
Racing career
Unlike many drivers who entered the sport purely from behind the wheel, Aldo Gordini’s path was shaped as much by spanners as by speed. He worked within the family team primarily as a mechanic, gaining hands-on experience in preparing and running race cars. Driving opportunities came only occasionally, but they placed him right at the heart of top-level competition.
In 1951, Gordini stepped onto the Formula One stage, competing in a single World Championship Grand Prix on 1 July. He also took part in one non-championship Formula One race—events that were common at the time and often featured highly competitive fields despite not counting toward official standings.
That same year, he joined the Gordini team for the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. However, his race was cut short when fuel pump issues forced retirement—an all-too-familiar frustration in the mechanically demanding world of endurance racing.
Alongside these appearances, Gordini also competed in Formula Two events, contributing to the broader efforts of the family team during a period when smaller constructors fought hard to stay competitive against larger manufacturers.
Later life
Aldo Gordini spent his later years in France and died in Paris on 28 January 1995.
Grand Prix Stats
| Race Entries | 1 |
| Race Starts | 1 |
| Did Not Start | 0 |
| Best Race Start | 17th |
| Best Race Finish | n/a |
| Retirements | 1 |
| First-Lap Retirements | 0 |
| Not Classified | 0 |
| Disqualified | 0 |
| Did Not Qualify | 0 |
Qualifying
| Qualifying Sessions | – |
| Reached Q3 | – |
| Q2 Eliminations | – |
| Q1 Eliminations | – |
| Did Not Qualify | 0 |
Stats by Season
| Year | Constructor | Entries | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | Fastest Laps | Front Rows | DNF | Best Start | Best Result | Pts Finishes | Points | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Gordini | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | – | 0 | 0 | NC |
Stats by Constructor
| Constructor | Years | Entries | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | Fastest Laps | Front Rows | DNF | Best Start | Best Result | Pts Finishes | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordini | 1951 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | – | 0 | 0 |
Teammates & Qualifying Head-to-Head
| Teammate | Years | Races | Qualifying H2H |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Simon | 1951 | 1 | – |
| Maurice Trintignant | 1951 | 1 | – |
| Robert Manzon | 1951 | 1 | – |
