With eyes like a startled lizard and a driving “technique” that veers between autistic and artistic, Gigi Galli operates way beyond what is considered normal, even in the mentally ill world of the WRC. You might not have heard of him, but in the same way Colin McRae loved to throw it away, Galli’s exuberance and sheer speed often means that part of his car ends up in France after he hits a tree in Finland. He’s like the butterfly effect in Nomex. We’re going to be bringing you a regular dose of men we consider to be suitably outlandish and stylish to warrant a mention as the greatest drivers ever to do in cars what other men cannot.
You know that one friend you have who insists on turning to talk to you while they’re driving, even if you’re in the back seat. Watch for Gigi Galli doing exactly that over a pace note discrepancy. At 160km/h. In a forest. Ladies and Gentlemen, sound your air hooters and get out of the way, it’s Gigi Galli.
