# Luigi Arcangeli

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Italian motorcycle racer and racing driver (1902–1931)

Luigi Arcangeli Arcangeli (in front, right), with other Alfa Romeo drivers and Enzo Ferrari behind him. Nationality Italian Born 1902 Died 1931 (aged 28–29) Motorcycle racing career statistics Isle of Man TT career TTs contested 3 (1926-1928) TT wins 0 TT podiums 1

**Luigi Arcangeli** (1902[1] - 23 May 1931) was an Italian motorcycle and car racer.

## Biography

At the [1930 Monaco Grand Prix](/source/1930_Monaco_Grand_Prix)

"Gigione" Arcangeli was born at [Forlì](/source/Forl%C3%AC) in 1902.[1]

A factory rider for Sarolea, Sunbeam, Bianchi and Moto Guzzi, he turned to four wheels in the wake of his friend [Tazio Nuvolari](/source/Tazio_Nuvolari). His first appearance was a win in 1928 at the Circuito di [Senigallia](/source/Senigallia) with a 2-litre [Bugatti](/source/Bugatti). After Bugatti he drove [Talbot](/source/Talbot_(automobile))-Darracqs, winning at Cremona in 1928, continuing with [Maserati](/source/Maserati) Tipo 8C-2500,[2] with a first place at the Rome [Grand Prix](/source/Grand_Prix_motor_racing) in 1930. Later he moved to [Alfa Romeo](/source/Alfa_Romeo) and joined Enzo Ferrari's scuderia with Nuvolari as team mate.

## Death

Arcangeli was killed in testing at Monza on 23 May 1931, driving a newly-configured [Alfa Romeo Tipo A](/source/Alfa_Romeo_Tipo_A) with twin engines, when he lost control and was thrown into a tree; the car was barely damaged.[3] A Scuderia Luigi Arcangeli was created to honor Luigi Arcangeli name. The Scuderia is active nowadays, building ArcangeliMoto regolarità race bikes in limited numbers.[1]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Ruotec_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Ruotec_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Ruotec_1-2) ["Arcangeli Luigi"](https://web.archive.org/web/20111107223616/http://www.quattroruote.it/autoclassiche/sport/visualizza_articolo.cfm?codice=11185&visualizzasezione=si). Ruoteclassiche. Archived from [the original](http://www.quattroruote.it/autoclassiche/sport/visualizza_articolo.cfm?codice=11185&visualizzasezione=si) on 7 November 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-maserati-alfieri.co.uk_2-0)** ["The Targa Florio"](http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/alfieri25.htm). *maserati-alfieri.co.uk*. Retrieved 19 January 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Luigi Arcangeli"](http://www.motorsportmemorial.org/focus.php?db=ct&n=799). *Motorsport Memorial*. Retrieved 16 April 2026.

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