BMS Scuderia Italia
BMS Scuderia Italia SpA (sometimes referred to as simply Scuderia Italia) is an auto racing team founded in 1983 in Brescia by Italian businessman and motorsports enthusiast Giuseppe Lucchini. Originally named Brixia Motor Sport (BMS), the team initially competed in the World Touring Car Championship. The team's name was altered to BMS Scuderia Italia upon their entrance into Formula One in 1988. After departing Formula One in 1993, BMS Scuderia Italia has continued to be involved in other categories such as touring car racing and sports car racing.
| Founded | 1983 |
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| Base | Brescia, Lombardy, Italy |
| Team principal(s) | Giuseppe Lucchini |
| Former series | Formula Renault 2.0 NEC Eurocup Mégane Trophy Italian Rally Championship World Touring Car Formula One Super Tourenwagen Cup Italian Superturismo Le Mans Series International GT Open FIA GT Championship FIA GT3 Championship Italian GT Championship Formula Renault 2.0 Alps |
| Teams' Championships | 2001 FIA Sportscar 2003 FIA GT 2004 FIA GT 2005 LMS |
| Drivers' Championships | 2001 FIA Sportscar (Zadra) 2003 FIA GT (Biaggi/Bobbi) 2004 FIA GT (Gollin/Cappellari) 2005 LMS (Bartyan/Pescatori/Seiler) |
| Website | http://www.scuderiaitalia.it/ |
Scuderia Italia has been associated with many automobile manufacturers, including Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Ferrari, Nissan, Porsche, and Aston Martin. The team raced Ferrari F430s in the FIA GT Championship, while their Brixia Racing arm competed in the FIA GT3 European Championship and Italian GT Championship with Aston Martin DBRS9's.