Ernesto Prinoth (15 April 1923 in Urtijëi, Italy – 26 November 1981 in Innsbruck, Austria) was a racing driver from Italy, and founder of Prinoth AG, manufacturer of snow grooming vehicles and equipment. Prinoth started in Formula One in 1961 with his Lotus 18, racing in various non-Championship events, securing podium finishes in two relatively minor races. He entered the 1962 Italian Grand Prix with backing from Scuderia Jolly Club but failed to qualify, and this was his only attempt at a World Championship Formula One event. He returned in 1963 for two more Formula One races, all his appearances being at the wheel of the same car. His son Erich was also a racing driver, and competed in the Ferrari Challenge. Racing record Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Non-Championship Formula One results (key) References "The Grand Prix Who's Who", Steve Small, 1995. "The Formula One Record Book", John Thompson, 1974. External links Notes on Prinoth history - On the site of Prinoth AG 1923 births 1981 deaths People from Urtijëi Italian people of Austrian descent Italian racing drivers Italian Formula One drivers Sportspeople from Südtirol