Cavalleria N° 4 Ferrari 375 F1 1950

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A volume dedicated to the Ferrari 375 F1, the car that marked Ferrari’s early steps in the Formula 1 World Championship. This fourth entry in the Cavalleria series revisits a pivotal moment in the history of the Prancing Horse, when the young Italian manufacturer took on the dominant forces of international motorsport.

With its powerful V12 engine designed by Aurelio Lampredi, the 375 F1 represented a bold statement of intent, culminating in the historic victory of José Froilán González at the 1951 British Grand Prix Ferrari’s first ever win in a Formula 1 World Championship race. The book traces the origins of the project, the technical development of the car, and the strategic decisions that enabled Ferrari to compete against giants like Alfa Romeo.

Through detailed narrative and a wealth of period photographs, readers are transported into the pioneering spirit of early Grand Prix racing, where every race was not just a competition but a technological challenge. A compelling volume for those who want to explore the roots of Ferrari’s Formula 1 legacy and relive the unique atmosphere of the 1950s.