The late 1950s were known as golden years in the world of motor racing, champions were made and lost on a Sunday, and no losses were greater than those of Enzo Ferrari’s Scuderia. Based on Chris Nixon’s bestselling biography Mon Ami Mate, Ferrari: Race to Immortality tells the story of the loves and losses, triumphs and tragedy of a turbulent era that shook the motor racing world.
The 1950s were a magnificent era in which motor racing truly 'came of age'. It was during this golden decade that some of the world’s most influential manufacturers and drivers made their mark, leaving us with an extensive archive of dazzling technical innovation and exciting characters. Join motoring historian Neville Hay as he recalls the major stepping stones of this memorable period with a wealth of facts, anecdotes, interviews and glorious racing footage. Featuring Ascari, Fangio, Moss, Hawthorn, Collins and Musso with Ferrari, Mercedes, Lancia and Maserati.
Luigi Musso was born on July 28, 1924, in Rome, Italy. An Italian Formula One driver, Musso was known for his competitive spirit and skill, particularly during his time with Ferrari in the 1950s. He achieved three podium finishes and won the 1956 Argentine Grand Prix. Tragically, Musso's career was cut short when he lost his life in a high-speed crash while competing in the 1958 French Grand Prix at Reims, France, on July 6, 1958, at the age of 33.
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