The history of Ferrari

About Ferrari

Ferrari is an Italian automobile manufacturer that mainly manufactures Formula One racing cars, racing cars and high-performance sports cars. It was founded in 1929 by Anzu Ferrari. In the early days, Ferrari sponsored racing drivers and produced racing cars. In 1946, it independently produced cars, and then it became the scale it is today. It is now owned by the Italian Automobile Group and is headquartered in Maranello near Modena, Italy.

Fiat owns 50% of the company, but the company can operate independently from Fiat. Ferrari cars are mostly built by hand, so production volumes are low. The annual output is only about 4,000 vehicles, and the company is headquartered in Modena, Italy.

Enzo Ferrari, the founder of Ferrari Automobile Company, said that his favorite car is the car he has not yet built, and his greatest success is the success he has not yet achieved. Known as the "Father of Racing," the Italian's passion for racing has been boiling in his body since he was a child. When he was 13 years old, he finally convinced his father and started driving alone. The roar of the engine on the racing track and the thrill and excitement of the competition made him more and more courageous as he fought. At that time, he was driving an Alfa Romeo on the racing circuit, winning many times, and was hailed as the "Knight" of the racing team by his teammates. He went from racing to forming a racing club and finally founded his own car company. Today's Ferrari is known as the "Red Lightning".

Ferrari History

The early stages of the company's history are inescapably associated with founder Enzo Ferrari, who remained a strong influence on the company until his death in 1988 . Later, Luca di Montezemolo joined Ferrari at the end of 1991. Taking the principles of innovation and courage advocated by Enzo Ferrari as a starting point, he proved his strength and brought Ferrari's success to a level he had never dreamed of. Unattainable and unprecedented heights.

Enzo Ferrari was born in Modena, Italy on February 18, 1898. He died on August 14, 1988 at the age of 90. A former racing driver for FIAT, he founded the company Scuderia Ferrari in 1929 in viale Trento, Modena, with the encouragement of FIAT to help his partners participate in racing activities. The company used Alfa Romeo racing cars to participate in competitions until 1938, when Enzo Ferrari joined Alfa Romeo as racing manager of the Alfa Corse division. In September 1939, Enzo Ferrari left Alfa Romeo and established Auto Avio Costruzioni Ferrari on the original site of Scuderia Ferrari. The new company provides services to companies such as Rome National Airlines, Piaggio and Riv, and its main business is the manufacture of machine tools, especially hydraulic power grinding machines.

Since leaving Alfa, despite agreeing to a non-compete clause not to build cars under its own name for four years, Ferrari soon began developing two examples of an eight-cylinder 1500 cc racing car. , this was known as the 815 open-wheel racing car, which competed in the 1940 Mille Miglia.

The outbreak of World War II brought all racing activity to a standstill, and Ferrari's factory was moved from Modena to Maranello in 1943, although the factory was closed in November 1944 and February 1945. was bombed, but the manufacture of hydraulically powered grinding machines was not interrupted.

As soon as the war ended, they began designing and building the first Ferrari racing car, the 125 Sport, a 1500cc 12-cylinder engine racing car that racer Franco Cortese drove on May 11, 1947. race at the Piacenza circuit, followed by victory at the Grand Prix of Rome two weeks later. Since then, Ferrari racing cars have won more than 5,000 victories in track and road races around the world, creating the legend that Ferrari is today.

In order to cope with the growing market demand, Enzo Ferrari sold 50% of his shares to Fiat Group in 1969. In 1988, Fiat Group's shares reached 90%. Despite this, Ferrari has always maintained a completely independent operation due to its highly specialized production.

In 1977, Carrozzeria Scaglietti, a well-known automobile body design and manufacturing expert, joined Ferrari. He began designing chassis and bodies for Ferrari GT sports cars in the 1950s.

In 1997, Fiat gave Ferrari 50% of Maserati's shares, a legendary car brand rooted in Modena that Fiat acquired in 1993. In 1999, Ferrari fully took over Maserati.

Maserati is a sports car manufacturer with a long history. It has long been a symbol of excellence and nobility. It is the undisputed star in the history of Italian racing and Ferrari's earliest rival on the track. It embarked on a renaissance under Ferrari's stewardship, with both its model range and factory facilities undergoing a comprehensive refresh. With the renewal process completed, Maserati returned to the direct management of the Fiat Group in April 2005.

As of the end of 2006, Ferrari's championships include: 14 Formula One driver championships, 14 Formula One team championships, 14 manufacturers' world championships, and 9 Le Mans 24 Hours Endurance race winner, 8-time Mille Miglia winner, 7-time Targa Florio winner and no less than 192 Formula One Grand Prix wins.

Ferrari’s legendary Prancing Horse logo has heroic origins. Francesco Baracca, a highly decorated Italian World War I pilot, first adopted the logo as a personal emblem, spray-painting it on the fuselage of his aircraft.

After the war, Baracca's parents entrusted the Prancing Horse logo to Enzo Ferrari, who placed it on a yellow (the color of Modena) shield background as the team's symbol.

The legendary "Ferrari Red" was originally only a color assigned to Italian racing cars by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile at the beginning of the last century, as a special color for these cars to participate in Grand Prix races.

Ferrari red

In many areas of the world some colors have only one symbolic meaning. In football, orange represents Dutch football and blue represents Italian football. In the automotive world, it is easy to remember a brand based on a technological innovation. Turbocharging technology can make people remember Saab; L6 engine is the pride of BMW; 4-wheel drive represents the glory of Audi; synonymous with luxury cars is Rolls-Royce; synonymous with off-road vehicles is Land Rover; synonymous with F1 is Ferrari . If you were to look for a color to cite a brand in the automotive world, it would be red Ferrari! If F1 is Ferrari's best form of advertising, then red is the color that best represents the spirit of sport! In contrast, the clubs with the largest number of fans in China are Manchester United and AC Milan. These two great teams are also in red! Ferrari is the only team that participated in the first F1 Grand Prix in 1950. Ferrari has also had its downturns in its nearly century-long history. In the 1960s, Ferrari was almost sold to the American Ford Motor Company. Enzo Ferrari insisted on keeping the color red. Today, the British Rolls-Royce has long been the product of the German BMW people; the Italian Lamborghini has also become the pride of the German people. Ferrari has continued to support it, and it has become Italy's most proud color and ideal. Compared with Stuttgart in Germany and Detroit in the United States, Modena, a small Italian town where Ferrari is produced, is little-known, but the red color there is unique in the world! Rolls-Royce is the top masterpiece of luxury cars; Land Rover is also the well-deserved champion of off-road vehicles. But what they have created is just a perfect car culture. In rally racing and road racing, they are not as domineering as anyone else. But Ferrari is always pursuing a state of integration between man and car.

Italy made the color red so much in the 20th century that it is even difficult to tell whether a Ferrari is a sports car or a racing car. Almost every Ferrari can become a participant in road races without modification! Ferrari's most direct rivals are Lamborghini and Porsche, but their competition with Ferrari reflects more of a psychological satisfaction. If Lamborghini is rock music, Porsche is country music, then Ferrari is classical music. Now is a century that advocates environmental protection, but the green and environmentally friendly F1 car built by F1's Honda team has fallen into a funny joke, but this is not Honda's fault. Many off-road vehicles today are also pursuing huge horsepower, which is not what they should be. Ferrari doesn't have a series of off-road vehicles, and it doesn't aim for more horsepower. In the heart of every car fan, there is also a dream about racing or design. And red has always been in every Ferrari fan's dream. Germany and the United States are places where every drag racer wants to stay, while Italy is where all designers ultimately want to be.

Car logo story

The logo of Ferrari is a leaping horse. In World War I, there was an Italian pilot who performed very well; Having such a prancing horse will bring him good luck. After Ferrari's initial racing win. The pilot's parents, an earl couple, suggested that Ferrari should also print the prancing horse, which brings good luck, on the car. Later, when the pilot died in battle, the horse became black; and the background color of the logo was the color of the canary in Modena, where the company is located.

Basic information

1. Ferrari 248F1 technical parameters:

Racing model Ferrari 248F1 engine code 056

Total body length 4545 mm Number of cylinders 8

The total body width is 1796 mm, the cylinder angle is 90 degrees

The total body height is 959 mm, the number of valves is 32

The body wheelbase is 3050 mm, the engine displacement is 2398 ml

Front wheel track 1470mm Cylinder diameter 98mm

Rear wheel track 1405mm Engine mass greater than 95KG

Chassis structure carbon fiber honeycomb composite chassis valves Drive pneumatic

Transmission 7-speed sequential transmission (including reverse gear) Injection system MagnetiMarelli digital electronic injection

Curb weight 600KG (including water, lubricating oil and driver) Ignition system MagnetiMarelli static Electronic ignition

Brake system Carbon fiber brake disc Fuel Shell V-powerULG59

Wheel diameter 13 inches front and rear Lubricant Shell SL-0932

2. Ferrari F1 Team Senior lineup for the 2006 season:

Team president and CEO Lucadi Montezemolo, team managing director & team leader Jean Todt

Engine director Martinelli ( Paolo Martinelli) Technical Director Ross Brawn

Chief Designer Costa (aldocosta) Team Manager Stefano Domenicali

Design and Development Director Gillessimon Race Engineering Supervisor Luca Baldisserri

Engine test manager Noelcavey Competition test technical manager Nigelstepney

Competition engine engineer Mattia Binotto Team Test Manager Luigi Mazzola

3. Ferrari F2007 Technical Parameters:

Model code F2007 Overall body length 4545 mm

Overall body width 1796 mm Total height 959mm

Wheelbase 3135mm Wheel size 13 inches

Rear wheelbase 1405mm Front wheelbase 1470mm

Total vehicle weight 600kg (Contains water, lubricating oil and driver) Chassis structure carbon fiber honeycomb conforming structure

Engine code 056 Number of cylinders 8

Cylinder angle 90 degrees Number of valves 32

Valve driven pneumatic engine displacement 2398 ml

Piston diameter 98 mm Engine mass 95 kg

Fuel Shell V-PowerULG62 Lubricant Shell SL-0977

Variable speed Box layout longitudinal gearbox (with anti-slip differential lock) Gearbox structure 7-speed continuous semi-automatic gearbox (1 reverse gear)

Brake system Carbon fiber ventilated brake disc Suspension system Front and rear double wishbones ( Active pushrods, rotating dampers)

IV. Overview of Scuderia Ferrari’s 2007 senior lineup

Position Name (Chinese) Position Title (English) Personnel (Chinese) Personnel (English)

CEO CEO Jean Todt

General Manager Amedeo Felisa

Technical Director Mario Almondo

Design nd Development Aldo Costa

Chief designer Nicholas Tombazis

Engine Director Gilles Simon

Sporting Director Stefano Domenicali

Technical consultant Rory Byrne

Brilliant record

Number of team championships: 15 times, namely 1961, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979 , 1982, 1983, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004.2007

Number of driver championships: 15 times, respectively: 2007: Kimi Raikkonen (Finland); 2000--2004: Michael - Schumacher (Germany); 1979: Jordi Schukert (South Africa); 1977: Niki Lauda (Austria); 1975: Niki Lauda (Austria); 1964: John Su Tees (UK); 1961: Phil Hill (USA); 1958: Mike Hawthorn (UK); 1956: Juan Manuel Fangio (Argentina); 1952, 1953: Albert Ascari (Italy)

The team’s first race win: 1951 British Grand Prix (Silverstone), Gonzalez (Argentina)

The team’s most successful drivers: Michael Schumacher (won 83 races), Niki Lauda (won 15 races), Ascari (won 13 races), Gilles-Villeneuve, Jack Akers, and Jimi Raikkonen (current) (both won 6 races)

Having participated in the F1 Grand Prix since its inception in 1950 The Ferrari team is undoubtedly a living fossil in the F1 world. For more than half a century, Ferrari people have witnessed the rise and fall of the F1 Grand Prix. The team founded by Enzo Ferrari himself, although full of vigor in its early days, unfortunately became a rival to the great Fangio and his Alfa Romeo team. Continuously struggling in the shadow of giants, it was not until 1961 that Ferrari finally won their first annual championship.

After that, after experiencing the ups and downs of the 1960s, the joining of Nick Lauda in 1974 made Ferrari truly become a super team. In the nine years from 1975 to 1983, they won all the championships. 6-time F1 Grand Prix annual champion. But after that, there was another period of bad luck. For 15 years, the Ferrari people did not win a championship.

Michael Schumacher came here in 1996. After three seasons of running-in, the German began to show his kingly style. From 1999 to 2002, Schumacher and his Ferrari monopolized the championship for four consecutive years. Received almost all honors in the F1 world.

2003 was an extraordinary year for Ferrari. The "Ferrari" dream combination of Schumacher and Barrichello accepted the challenges from McLaren and Williams, especially The driver's championship and the team's championship were decided at the last stop. Schumacher narrowly defeated McLaren's Finnish young Raikkonen by 2 points to successfully defend his title, and also set a record of winning the driver's championship for the sixth time.

2004 was a bumper year for Ferrari. They swept the F1 field from the beginning of the season. Schumacher won 6 consecutive championships. Schumacher and the Ferrari team have always been far ahead in points. Barrichello also won the driver's runner-up. They were only slightly challenged by the British and American teams in the middle of the season, but this could not stop Ferrari from winning the championship. Schumacher ended up winning his seventh world championship.

In 2005, it ranked third in the team standings with 100 points and only won one championship. It was the worst season in the team's history.

In 2006, Schumacher, the most successful driver in the history of F1, announced his retirement at Ferrari's home stadium in Monza, Italy. Technical director Ross Brawn took a year off, leaving only Jean Tod to remain in the former iron triangle.

The 2007 F1 season was the most talked-about year in the 58-year history of F1. The reorganized Ferrari welcomed Finnish iceman Kimi Raikkonen. The stability of F2007 and the spy case kept Ferrari always hovering in victory. On the edge, in the closing round, Kimi of Brazil miraculously narrowly defeated McLaren super rookie Hamilton with a one-point advantage, and was crowned the annual driver championship for the first time. Ferrari also became the team and driver championship again after 2004.

Ferrari's historical results in F1:

1950-1957, no manufacturers' championship

Second in the 1958 season, 40 points, driver: M. Hawthorn , P.Collins, L.Musso, W.Von Trips, P.Hill.

Second in the 1959 season, with 32 points, drivers: T.Brooks, P.Hill, J.Behra, D. Gurney, C.Allison, O.Gendibien

Third place in the 1960 season, with 24 points, drivers: P.Hill, W.Von Trips, R.Ginther, C.Allison, W.Mairesse

1961 season champion, 40 points, drivers: P.Hill, W.Von Trips, R.Ginther, G.Baghetti, W.Mairesse

1962 season fifth, 18 points, Drivers: P.Hill, W.Mairesse, G.Baghetti, L.Bandini, .Rodriguez.

Fourth in the 1963 season, with 26 points, Drivers: W.Mairesse, J.Surtees, L.Bandini , L.Scarfiotti.

1964 season champion, points 45 points, driver: J. Surtees, L. Bandini

1965 season fourth place, points 26 points, driver: J. Surtees , L.Bandini

Second in the 1966 season, with 31 points. Drivers: J.Surtees, L.Bandini, M.Parkes, L.Scarfiotti

Fourth in the 1967 season, with points 20 points, drivers: L.Bandini, C.Amon, M.Parkes, L.Scarfiotti.

Fourth in the 1968 season, 32 points, drivers: J.Ickx, C.Amon, A.de Adamich

Fifth place in the 1969 season, with 7 points, drivers: C.Amon, P.Rodriguez

Second place in the 1970 season, with 55 points, drivers: J.Ickx, I. Giunti, C.Regazzoni.

Fourth in the 1971 season, with 33 points, drivers: J.Ickx, C.Regazzoni, M.Andretti

Fourth in the 1972 season, with 33 points , Drivers: J.Ickx, C.Regazzoni, M.Andretti

Sixth in the 1973 season, 12 points, Drivers: J.Ickx, A. Merzario

Second in the 1974 season , 65 points, drivers: C.Regazzoni, N.Lauda.

1975 season champion, 72.5 points, drivers: C.Regazzoni, N.Lauda.

1976 season champion , 83 points, drivers: N.Lauda, ??C.Regazzoni, C.Reutemann

1977 season championship, 95 points, drivers: N.Lauda, ??C.Reutemann, G.Villeneuve.

Second in the 1978 season, with 58 points, drivers: C.Reutemann, G.Villeneuve

Champion in the 1979 season, with 113 points, drivers: J.Scheckter, G.Villeneuve

Tenth in the 1980 season, with 8 points, drivers: J.Scheckter, G.Villeneuve.

Fifth in the 1981 season, with 34 points, drivers: G.Villeneuve, D.

Pironi.

1982 season champion, 74 points, drivers: G.Villeneuve, D.Pironi, P.Tambay, M.Andretti

1983 season champion, 89 points, drivers ：P.Tambay, R.Arnoux.

Second in the 1984 season, with 57.5 points. Drivers: M.Alboreto, R.Arnoux.

Second in the 1985 season, with 82 points. , Drivers: M.Alboreto, R.Arnoux, S.Johansson.

Fourth in the 1986 season, with 37 points, Drivers: M.Alboreto, S.Johansson.

1987 season Fourth, with 53 points, drivers: M. Alboreto, G.Berger.

Second in the 1988 season, with 65 points, drivers: M. Alboreto, G.Berger.

Third place in the 1989 season, with 59 points, drivers: N.Mansell, G.Berger

Second place in the 1990 season, with 110 points, drivers: A.Prost, N.Mansell.

Third in the 1991 season, with 55.5 points, drivers: A.Prost, J.Alesi, G.Morbidelli.

Fourth in the 1992 season, with 21 points, drivers: J.Alesi, I.Capelli, N.Larini.

Fourth in the 1993 season, with 28 points, drivers: J.Alesi, G.Berger

Third in the 1994 season, with 71 points, drivers: J.Alesi , G.Berger, N.Larini.

Third in the 1995 season, with 73 points. Drivers: J.Alesi, G.Berger.

Second in the 1996 season, with 70 points , Driver: Michael Schumacher, Irvine

Second in the 1997 season, with 102 points, Driver: Michael Schumacher, Irvine

Second in the 1998 season, with 102 points 133 points, driver: Michael Schumacher, Irvine

1999 season championship, points 128 points, driver: Michael Schumacher, Irvine

2000 season championship, points 170 points, drivers: Michael Schumacher, Barrichello

2001 season championship, points 179 points, drivers: Michael Schumacher, Barrichello

2002 season championship, points 221 points, drivers: Michael Schumacher, Barrichello

2003 season championship, points 158 points, drivers: Michael Schumacher, Barrichello

2004 season championship, points 262 points, drivers: Michael Schumacher, Barrichello

Third in the 2005 season, 100 points, drivers: Michael Schumacher, Massa

Second in the 2006 season, 201 points, drivers: Michael Schumacher, Massa

2007 season champion, 204 points, drivers: Kimi Raikkonen, FELIPE MASSA