Luigi "Gigi" Villoresi ("DJEE-djee" VILL-or-ay-zee; May 16, 1909 in Milan, MI, Lombardy, Italy – August 24, 1997 in Modena, MO, Emilia-Romagna, Italy) was an Italian Grand Prix motor racing driver who continued racing on the Formula One circuit at the time of its inception. He spent his time in Grand Prix racing for Italian manufacturers Ferrari, Maserati and Lancia between 1950 and 1956. Gigi was an incredibly successful driver during the late 40's and when the World Championship arrived, he achieved 8 podiums but a win eluded him throughout his career.