Roberto Vallone
Roberto Vallone was an Italian racing driver mostly known for his early association with Scuderia Ferrari.
He entered 13 sports car races between 1947 and 1953, mainly in a Stanguellini S1500 and Ferrari 166's that he entered as a privateer. His best season was 1949, when he won three races within four weeks.
Vallone also competed in two non-championship Formula 1 races in 1950. He also participated to a Formula Libre event and a Formula 2 race.
Prior to his career in motor racing, he had a brief spell in politics in his native Apulia, when he was mayor of Nardò, a suburb of Lecce. His wife was the artist Carla Lavatelli.
