Luigi Emilio Rodolfo Bertetti Bianco, better known as Gino Bianco (July 22, 1916 – May 8, 1984) was a racing driver from Brazil. Born in

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, Italy, he emigrated to Brazil as a child and started racing there. He raced a Maserati A6GCM for the Escuderia Bandeirantes team and took part in four

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World Championship Grands Prix, with a best result of 18th at the

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. Bianco later raced in

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and died in

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, aged 67, after suffering from breathing problems.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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References

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