Ernesto Prinoth


Ernesto Prinoth was a racing driver from Italy, and founder of Prinoth AG, manufacturer of snow grooming vehicles and equipment.
Prinoth started in Formula One in 1961 with his Lotus 18, racing in various non-Championship events, securing podium finishes in two relatively minor races. He entered the 1962 Italian Grand Prix with backing from Scuderia Jolly Club but failed to qualify, and this was his only attempt at a World Championship Formula One event. He returned in 1963 for two more Formula One races, all his appearances being at the wheel of the same car.
His son Erich was also a racing driver, and competed in the Ferrari Challenge.

Racing record

Complete Formula One World Championship results

YearEntrantChassisEngine123456789WDCPoints
1961Scuderia DolomitiLotus 18Climax Straight-4MONNEDBELFRAGBRGERITA
DNA		USANC0
1962Scuderia Jolly ClubLotus 18Climax Straight-4NEDMONBELFRAGBRGERITA
DNQ		USARSANC0

Non-Championship Formula One results

YearEntrantChassisEngine123456789101112131415161718192021
1961Scuderia DolomitiLotus 18Climax Straight-4LOMGLVPAUBRXVIE
3		AINSYR
DNQ		NAP
9		LONSILSOLKANDANMOD
DNA		FLG
Ret		OULLEWVAL
2		RANNATRSA
1963Ernesto PrinothLotus 18Climax Straight-4LOMGLVPAUIMO
8		SYRAININTROMSOLKANMED
1963Scuderia Jolly ClubLotus 18Climax Straight-4AUT
Ret		OULRAN