Enzo Ferrari: A Life of Sweat, Passion, and Tears
- Published on 15/02/2026 13:36
On February 15, 1898, Enzo Anselmo Ferrari was born in Modena, future architect of one of the greatest legends in the automobile industry.
From his adolescence, Enzo was fascinated by engines and speed, tinkering with parts and eagerly following local races. World War I interrupted his ambitions, but it did not dampen his determination: after the conflict, he became a driver for Alfa Romeo, where his tenacity and racing instinct quickly stood out.
In 1929, Enzo crossed a first decisive milestone: he founded Scuderia Ferrari, a team meant to manage the drivers and racing cars of Alfa Romeo. But behind this management facade lay the dream of a brand bearing his name. Successes piled up, and Ferrari understood that his true destiny was not just to race, but to create machines capable of making history.
The man behind the Ferrari legend
In 1947, this dream became reality with the birth of Ferrari S.p.A. and the first car to bear his name, the 125 S. Quickly, Ferrari imposed his vision: powerful engines, innovative chassis, flamboyant design. Each model, from road to track, reflects his obsession with performance and perfection. Victories accumulated at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in Formula 1, where his team became a symbol of global prestige.
But Ferrari was not just a manufacturer: he was a demanding strategist, a ruthless mentor to his drivers, but also a man marked by pain. The loss of his son Alfredo “Dino” in 1956 left a lasting scar, fueling his authoritarian temperament and attachment to the company. Yet, behind the man of iron, there was an intact passion for racing and mechanics, a determination to continually push the limits of speed and technology.
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Enzo Ferrari passed away on August 14, 1988, leaving behind a unique legacy: a brand that became the ultimate symbol of performance, prestige, and Italy dreaming big. His name, more than just a surname, is a living legend, that of a man who transformed his passion into an empire capable of making the heart of the automotive world beat.
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This page is translated from the original post "Enzo Ferrari, une vie de de sueur, de passion et de larmes" in French.
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