He was educated at the University of Pavia, where he received a bachelor's degree in politics and economics.
[2] In 1983 he founded the auto racing team BMS Scuderia Italia (sometimes referred to as simply Scuderia Italia).
Initially named Brixia Motor Sport (BMS) and briefly entering 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 been involved in the touring car racing and sports car racing.
Lucchini owns one of only 39 Ferrari 250 GTOs built.