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'''Carlo Franchi''' (born 1st January 1938 in Milan, Italy, died 13th January, 2021 in Busto Garolfo, Italy) was an Italian former racing driver who raced under the pseudonym of '''Gimax'''.
 
'''Carlo Franchi''' (born 1st January 1938 in Milan, Italy, died 13th January, 2021 in Busto Garolfo, Italy) was an Italian former racing driver who raced under the pseudonym of '''Gimax'''.
  
In [[1977 Alternate Formula One season|1977]], Gimax drove in four Grands Prix for the [[Wheatcroft Racing]] team. He was replaced ahead of the [[British Grand Prix]] by [[Michael Tyrell]], whom would purchase the team.
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In [[1977 Alternate Formula One season|1977]], Gimax drove in four Grands Prix for the [[Wheatcroft Racing]] team. He was replaced ahead of the [[British Grand Prix]] by [[Michael Tyrrell]], whom would purchase the team.
  
 
Gimax took part in the [[1978 Trofeo Dino Ferrari]] for [[Scuderia Ferrari]] alongside motorcycle legend [[Giacomo Agostini]]. Gimax caused several accidents during the race and finished in tenth place.  
 
Gimax took part in the [[1978 Trofeo Dino Ferrari]] for [[Scuderia Ferrari]] alongside motorcycle legend [[Giacomo Agostini]]. Gimax caused several accidents during the race and finished in tenth place.  

Latest revision as of 20:47, 1 August 2021

Carlo Franchi (born 1st January 1938 in Milan, Italy, died 13th January, 2021 in Busto Garolfo, Italy) was an Italian former racing driver who raced under the pseudonym of Gimax.

In 1977, Gimax drove in four Grands Prix for the Wheatcroft Racing team. He was replaced ahead of the British Grand Prix by Michael Tyrrell, whom would purchase the team.

Gimax took part in the 1978 Trofeo Dino Ferrari for Scuderia Ferrari alongside motorcycle legend Giacomo Agostini. Gimax caused several accidents during the race and finished in tenth place.