Charles de Tornaco (7 June 1927 – 18 September 1953) was a racing driver from Belgium. He participated in 4 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 22 June 1952. He scored no championship points. De Tornaco was the co-founder of Ecurie Belgique, which later became Ecurie Francorchamps, and most of his racing career was with this team, driving Ferraris. In practice for the Modena Grand Prix in 1953, de Tornaco rolled his car and suffered serious head and neck injuries. There were no adequate medical facilities present, and he died on his way to hospital in a private saloon car. Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Non-Championship Formula One results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; Races in italics indicate fastest lap) References 1927 births 1953 deaths Belgian racing drivers Belgian Formula One drivers Ecurie Francorchamps Formula One drivers 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers Racing drivers who died while racing World Sportscar Championship drivers 24 Hours of Spa drivers Sport deaths in Italy Racing drivers from Brussels