In the intimacy of Enzo Ferrari, his rise to fame, and the hidden aspects of his career.
This book stands as the definitive biography of Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the famed prancing horse brand and Scuderia Ferrari, the undisputed record-holder of World Constructors' and Drivers' Championships in Formula 1. Resulting from extensive research by the author and former director of Ferrari's press services, Luca Dal Monte, this monumental work details and recounts Enzo's ascension to fame, first as a racing driver for Alfa Romeo, then as the founder of Ferrari Automobili and the exceptional saga of his racing team.
Conducting his investigation within the manufacturer's archives, the author gathered numerous testimonies from those who knew Enzo Ferrari, revealing the man in all his complexity, without omitting the darker aspects of his life. We learn about his sometimes turbulent relationship with his drivers, his apparent indifference to the tragic uncertainties of car racing, his manipulation of competitors and the media, and his unwavering pursuit of power. Luca Dal Monte discloses episodes from Enzo Ferrari's private life to better understand the man behind the legend: his complicated marriage to Laura, his hidden affair with Lina Lardi, and the tragic loss of his son Dino, which haunted him until the end of his days.
Enhanced with sections of visuals presenting a gallery of 100 rare and previously unpublished photos and documents, this definitive biography directly inspired British screenwriter and director Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Taboo, Serenity) to create a series dedicated to Enzo Ferrari and broadcast on Apple TV.
- Publisher: Glénat Livres; Illustrated edition (April 17, 2024)
- Language: French
- Paperback: 528 pages
- ISBN-10: 2344064281
- ISBN-13: 978-2344064283
- Item Weight: 1.98 Kilograms
- Dimensions: 18.4 x 5.3 x 26.6 cm