Biography

Paco Godia was born on March 21, 1921 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He died on November 28, 1990 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

1951 Spanish Grand Prix, Paco Godia finished 10th place, he became the first Spanish driver to finish a Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for: Scuderia Milano (1951 (1 GP)), Maserati (1954 (1 GP)-1956 (5 GPs)-1957 (3 GPs)) and Francesco Godia Sales (privé) (1958 (3 GPs)). He started 13 Grands Prix and 6 Points. Best ranked in the World Championship: 9th in 1956.

Teammates in Formula One were: Juan Jover, Stirling Moss, Roberto Mieres, Sergio Mantovani, Luigi Musso, Jean Behra, Cesare Perdisa, Mike Hawthorn, Piero Taruffi, Umberto Maglioli, Luigi Villoresi and Joakim Bonnier.