Mauro Forghieri played a key role in Ferrari’s mid-1960s turnaround, and his 1512 was among the most evocative cars of the 1.5-litre era. But as F1 was deemed less lucrative than success in sportscars, its true potential was never seen in period:
When Mauro Forghieri passed away in November he left a remarkable body of work, for he was arguably the last engineer working in Formula 1 who was truly capable of designing a car from nose to tail, including its engine and gearbox. Almost unthinkable now, in an era in which perhaps half a dozen aerodynamic specialists might be engaged on the front wing alone.
Forghieri was but 26 and aiming to work in the American aviation industry when Enzo Ferrari put him in charge of the company’s racing department. Forghieri’s father had worked for the company in multiple spells since before the war and Enzo had taken an interest in young Mauro’s progress, offering him an internship in 1960 and then, at the tail end of ’61, the keys to the design office.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Adam Woodyatt drops biggest hint yet he's quit EastEnders for good as he shuts down TV businessEASTENDERS star Adam Woodyatt has given his biggest hint yet that he’ll quit acting – by closing down his TV business. In news that will shock Albert Square fans, the soap legend, who’s playe…
Lire la suite »
NI strikes: Ambulance staff and nurses among 20,000 to walk out'I've never seen morale so low.' More than 20,000 healthcare workers across Northern Ireland are taking part in one-day strike as a long-running dispute over pay continues. Read more here:
Lire la suite »
Manchester United among clubs with questions to answer from the Football Sustainability IndexThe Football Sustainability Index is a new way of ranking the wellbeing of football clubs. Here are five – well, four plus 11 – with some work to do. twoht
Lire la suite »
Egypt archaeology: Gold-covered mummy among latest discoveriesThe mummy is found sealed inside a sarcophagus that has been unopened for 4,300 years.
Lire la suite »
BBC Issues Apology After Incorrectly Including Paul Mescal Among British Oscar NomineesThe Irish actor has landed his first Academy Award nomination for his role in the drama Aftersun.
Lire la suite »