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Jan 28, 1909 Milan, Lombardy, Italy Died on 02 Feb 1954 (aged 45)
Swiss racing driver
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About Enrico Platé
- Enrico Platé (28 January 1909, Milan, Italy – 2 February 1954, Buenos Aires, Argentina) was a motor racing driver and team manager.
- Although born in Italy, Platé raced, and latterly ran his racing team Scuderia Enrico Platé, under Swiss nationality.
- He began his career as a mechanic, but swiftly took to racing cars in addition to repairing them.
- His best result as a driver was fourth place (albeit also last place) in the 1938 Modena Autodrome.
- Although he did not achieve any notable success in the pre-World War II voiturette class, Enrico Platé became a significant and influential figure in post-war grand prix and early Formula One racing as a team owner.
- During his brief career in this role, Platé ran Maseratis for notable drivers such as Prince Bira, Harry Schell and fellow Swiss Toulo de Graffenried.
