Paco Godia
Spanish racing driver (1921–1990)
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Francisco "Paco" Godia Sales (21 March 1921 – 28 November 1990) was a Spanish racing driver. He drove intermittently in Formula One between 1951 and 1958, participating in 14 World Championship Grands Prix and numerous non-Championship races.[1] He was the first Spaniard ever to take part in a Formula One Grand Prix.
BornFrancisco Godia Sales
21 March 1921
Barcelona, Spain
21 March 1921
Barcelona, Spain
Died28 November 1990 (aged 69)
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Nationality
Spanish
Spanish| Born | Francisco Godia Sales 21 March 1921 Barcelona, Spain |
|---|---|
| Died | 28 November 1990 (aged 69) Barcelona, Spain |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Active years | 1951, 1954, 1956–1958 |
| Teams | Maserati including non-works |
| Entries | 14 (13 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 6 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1951 Spanish Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1958 French Grand Prix |
Complete Formula One World Championship results
(key)
| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Scuderia Milano | Maserati 4CLT/48 | Maserati Straight-4 | SUI | 500 | BEL | FRA | GBR | GER | ITA | ESP 10 |
NC | 0 | |||
| 1954 | Officine Alfieri Maserati | Maserati 250F | Maserati Straight-6 | ARG | 500 | BEL | FRA | GBR | GER | SUI | ITA | ESP 6 |
NC | 0 | ||
| 1956 | Officine Alfieri Maserati | Maserati 250F | Maserati Straight-6 | ARG | MON | 500 | BEL Ret |
FRA 7 |
GBR 8 |
GER 4 |
ITA 4 |
9th | 6 | |||
| 1957 | Francesco Godia Sales | Maserati 250F | Maserati Straight-6 | ARG | MON | 500 | FRA | GBR | GER Ret |
PES Ret |
ITA 9 |
NC | 0 | |||
| 1958 | Francesco Godia Sales | Maserati 250F | Maserati Straight-6 | ARG 8 |
MON DNQ |
NED | 500 | BEL Ret |
FRA Ret |
GBR | GER | POR | ITA | MOR | NC | 0 |