Francisco Godia Sales (21 March 1921 – 28 November 1990), better known as Paco Godia, was a

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from

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. He drove intermittently in

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between and , participating in 14 World Championship Grands Prix and numerous non-Championship races. He was the first Spaniard ever to take part in a

Grand Prix.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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Complete European Formula Two Championship results

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* Formula One World Championship results are derived from {{DEFAULTSORT:Godia, Paco Spanish racing drivers Spanish Formula One drivers Scuderia Milano Formula One drivers Maserati Formula One drivers Catalan racing drivers Catalan Formula One drivers European Formula Two Championship drivers 1921 births 1990 deaths 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers World Sportscar Championship drivers