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racing team as a mechanic. He became co-driver with

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and three

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, in 1929 with

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, and in 1930 with

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into a truck on an open highway during the war while testing for the expected 1943 season.

Racing record

Complete European Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap) ;Notes * – Not listed in the Championship as Marinoni did not start a Grand Prix in 1931 * – As a co-driver Marinoni was ineligible for championship points

24 Hours of Le Mans results

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Marinoni, Attilio Italian racing drivers Grand Prix drivers 24 Hours of Spa drivers Ferrari people Alfa Romeo people Sportspeople from the Province of Lodi Road incident deaths in Italy 1892 births 1940 deaths European Championship drivers