Enzo Ferrari

The man who inspired Enzo Ferrari

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On this day… 26th July 1925 Italian racing driver Antonio Ascari was killed while leading the French Grand Prix. This race was a gruelling 621 miles in length, held in Monthery and as had been the case in previous races, Ascari rocketed into an ever increasing lead. The lap was 12.5km in length and the … Read more

On This Day in #F1: 18th February 1898: Birth Of Il Commendatore

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Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler: The Grumpy Jackal – 1898: The Legendary Enzo Ferrari born Last summer, I wrote a feature that eventually spread over three days celebrating the life of Enzo Ferrari – who had passed twenty-six years previously. Today celebrates his birthdate. However rather than repeat his story once again, I wish … Read more

On This Day in #F1: 9th January 2007 – Jean Todt sparks fury

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Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler: The Grumpy Jackal – 2007: Jean Todt changes career for stand up comedy!! Following the retirement of Michael Schumacher, on this day, Todt declared the new partnership of Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen would be treated alike – “It will be healthy for two drivers to compete equally with … Read more

#F1 Features: Enzo Ferrari – How do you measure a person’s life – Part III

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Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler: Carlo Carluccio Editors Note: Today marks the twenty-sixth anniversary of the passing of Enzo Ferrari. This is the final part of the three-part feature looking at and celebrating the life of this motorsport legend. Gilles Villeneuve From the first moment he saw him, he recognised a similarity to Nuvolari and … Read more

#F1 History: San Marino Grand Prix – 25th April 1982

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Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler Carlo Carluccio – 1982: Imola – A legendary race Editors note: This article was submitted as an OTD however it was felt that it would be better as a historic feature. The spectacle: On this day thirty two years ago two Ferraris lined up third and fourth on the … Read more

On This Day in #F1: 18th February

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Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler Carlo Carluccio – 1898: The Legendary Enzo Ferrari born Last summer, I wrote a feature that eventually spread over three days celebrating the life of Enzo Ferrari – who had passed twenty-five years previously. Today celebrates his birthdate. However rather than repeat his story once again, I wish to … Read more

On This Day in #F1: 29 January

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Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler Carlo Carluccio – 1978: Michelin man to the rescue In the mid 70’s the Renault-Alpine collaboration designed and built a series of sports prototype race cars to contest the Le Mans 24hour race. Success here was of utmost importance to the French manufacturer due to the prestige that winning … Read more