Marcel Balsa

Marcel Lucien Balsa (born 1 January 1909 in Saint-Frion, died 11 August 1984 in Maisons-Alfort) was a French racing driver. Starting his racing career at the end of World War II, Balsa established himself as one of France's foremost Formula 2 drivers as well as a decent sportscar driver. His successes in France and Germany prompted Maserati, in desperate search of competent drivers at this point in time, hired Balsa as a part-time driver in 1952 and 1953. He was entered for three Grands Prix, but failed to make the start in what was a difficult period for the team. After 1953, Balsa's career declined, although he continued to race until 1964.

Complete Alternate Formula One results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	WDC	Pts.
1952	Officine Alfieri Maserati	Maserati A6GCM	Maserati A6 2.0 L6	MON	ENG	BEL	FRA	GBR	GER	NED DNQ	ITA	USA	AUS DNQ	NC	0
1953	Officine Alfieri Maserati	Maserati AM53	Maserati 200F 2.0 L6	MON	NED	BEL DNPQ	FRA	GBR	GER	SUI	ITA	USA		NC	0

* denotes season still in progress