Guerino Bertocchi
Italian mechanic and test driver for Maserati and Fangio.
Guerino Bertocchi, born October 29, 1907, in Budrio, Italy, and passing on April 13, 1981, spent his entire career tied to Maserati as a mechanic and occasional driver. He started at the Maserati factory and first worked as a mechanic and co-driver with Alfieri Maserati at the 1926 Targa Florio. By 1947, he became the chief mechanic and test driver for Maserati’s Formula One team, also testing road models like the 5000 GT. Juan Manuel Fangio relied on Bertocchi to test cars before he would drive them. Bertocchi’s sole Formula One entry was as a reserve driver for the 1954 Spanish Grand Prix, but since all Maserati drivers started, he never raced in F1 again.
Quick Facts
- Birth name
- Guarino Bertocchi
- Born
- 29 October 1907
- Birthplace
- Budrio, Italy
- Died
- 13 April 1981
- Place of death
- Modena, Italy
- Other names
- Guerrino
- Occupation
- Mechanic and racing driver
- Years active
- 1926–1963
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Did You Know?
- He competed thirteen times in the Mille Miglia between 1931 and 1963.
- After Maserati was bought by Citroën in 1971, Bertocchi moved to De Tomaso Automobili to lead client car testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Guerino Bertocchi die?
Guerino Bertocchi died on 13 April 1981 in Modena, Italy.
When was Guerino Bertocchi active?
Guerino Bertocchi was active from 1926 to 1963.
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