 "Gimax" at 1978 Italian Grand Prix | |
| Born | 1 January 1938 Milan, Italy |
|---|---|
| Died | 13 January 2021 (aged 83) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  Italian |
| Active years | 1978 |
| Teams | Surtees |
| Entries | 1 (0 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1978 Italian Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1978 Italian Grand Prix |
"Gimax", pseudonym of Carlo Franchi (1 January 1938 – 13 January 2021)[1] was an Italian racing driver. He never raced under his real name, and his son has also raced using the name "Gimax".
He entered one World Championship Formula One Grand Prix with Surtees, the 1978 Italian Grand Prix, but failed to qualify. He also participated in one non-Championship Formula One race, the 1979 Dino Ferrari Grand Prix.[2]
- ^ Jenkins, Richard. "The World Championship drivers - Where are they now?". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ Addio a Gimax, una vita vissuta a “200 all’ora”. Intervista alla moglie Mirella (in Italian)