In 1927, he won the inaugural Mille Miglia driving an OM. Finally, in 1931 he became the first European Champion, driving for Alfa Romeo, but without winning a single event.
He claimed victory in the first Mille Miglia in 1927 by piloting an OM. Two years later, in 1931, he earned the title of European Champion while driving for Alfa Romeo, although he did not succeed in winning any events during his tenure.