Happy Birthday, Scuderia Ferrari! The Prancing Horse Turns 95

The “Società Anonima Scuderia Ferrari” was based 95 years in the past by Enzo Ferrari as a racing group linked to Alfa Romeo. This partnership allowed the younger Maranello group to take part in most races whereas selling its model with minimal bills.

The group’s debut occurred through the 4th Mille Miglia in 1930, a rocky begin as not one of the three entered vehicles crossed the end line. Nonetheless, the primary victory got here shortly after, on June 15, 1930, when Tazio Nuvolari—described by Enzo Ferrari as the best driver of all time—triumphed within the Trieste-Opicina hill climb. The Prancing Horse emblem made its debut on Alfa Romeo vehicles through the 24 Hours of Spa in 1932, a race received by the Modenese group.

Ferrari and F1
Method 1 was born in 1950, and Ferrari is the one group to have competed constantly since its inception. The group made its debut within the second race of the 1950 season, the Monaco Grand Prix, reaching a outstanding outcome with its driver Alberto Ascari ending second, securing Ferrari’s first-ever podium. The primary victory got here in 1951, with Argentine driver José Froilán González profitable the British Grand Prix.

The primary drivers’ title adopted in 1952, in a season dominated by Alberto Ascari, who received six out of eight races. Ferrari itself received seven of the eight occasions that yr. The Constructors’ Championship was launched in 1958, and Ferrari secured its first title in 1961.

Since then, the story is certainly one of greatness: 16 Constructors’ Championships (1961, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008) and 15 Drivers’ Championships (1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1964, 1975, 1977, 1979, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007), with 1,095 races as a constructor, 820 podiums, and 248 wins (knowledge up to date to the 2024 São Paulo GP).

Ferrari’s world champions are legends of the game: Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio, Mike Hawthorn, Phil Hill, John Surtees, Niki Lauda, Jody Scheckter, Michael Schumacher, and Kimi Räikkönen. Equally iconic are those that drove for Ferrari with out profitable a title, corresponding to Sebastian Vettel, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Gilles Villeneuve, Jacky Ickx, Alain Prost, Michele Alboreto, Nigel Mansell, Didier Pironi, and Wolfgang von Journeys.

An Everlasting Bond with Racing
Ferrari and F1 are tied by an indestructible and everlasting bond, however Scuderia Ferrari has additionally competed—and received—in different motorsport classes:

– 12 World Sports activities Automotive Championships
– 7 GT Constructors’ titles and 5 GT Drivers’ titles within the WEC
– 11 total wins on the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with 29 class victories
– 5 total wins on the 24 Hours of Daytona, with 17 class victories
– 12 total wins on the 12 Hours of Sebring, with 38 class victories
– 4 total wins on the 24 Hours of Spa and 1 on the 24 Hours of Nürburgring
– 7 Targa Florio and seven Mille Miglia victories

Scuderia Ferrari even competed in bike racing from 1932 to 1934, collaborating with Rudge, Norton, and Benelli bikes, reaching 44 victories and three nationwide titles.

Ferrari’s Statute on a Serviette?
Concerning Ferrari’s basis, Enzo Ferrari’s son, Piero Ferrari, stated: “The start of Scuderia Ferrari on November 16, 1929, is among the most concrete examples of my father’s key traits: braveness and keenness for racing. Through the first nice world disaster, he had the bravery to create a group that will enable novice drivers to compete in automobile races of the period as a result of they shared his immense love for competitors. His dedication and decisiveness had been evident even in the best way he drafted the details of the group’s statute—on a serviette in a restaurant with lawyer Enzo Levi.”

From a restaurant serviette to turning into a logo of motorsport and racing, completely happy birthday, Scuderia Ferrari!