10 Facts You Might Not Know About Ferrari

Scuderia Ferrari is the Formula One team of the Italian car manufacturer Ferrari and the most iconic and successful team in the sport’s history. Founded in 1929 by Enzo Ferrari, the team joined Formula One in 1950 and has competed in every season since.

Based in Maranello, Ferrari is famous for its legendary red “Rosso Corsa” cars and its long history of success, winning multiple Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships. Legendary drivers such as Michael Schumacher, Niki Lauda, Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel have raced for the team, while modern drivers including Lewis Hamilton continue its legacy.

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Oldest Team on the Grid - Ferrari is the only team to have competed in every season of the Formula One World Championship since it began in 1950. No other team has such continuous involvement in the sport.
Most Successful Team in F1 History - Ferrari holds the record for the most Constructors’ Championships and most race wins in Formula One history, making it the statistically most successful team ever.
The Famous “Rosso Corsa” Red - Ferrari’s distinctive red colour, known as Rosso Corsa, originates from the early days of international motorsport when racing colours were assigned by nationality. Italy’s official racing colour was red.
Founded by Enzo Ferrari - The team was founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929, originally to race cars for other manufacturers before Ferrari began producing its own race cars.
The Prancing Horse Logo - Ferrari’s famous Prancing Horse (Cavallino Rampante) logo was inspired by the personal emblem of Italian World War I pilot Francesco Baracca. Enzo Ferrari was encouraged to use it as a symbol of luck.
Schumacher’s Dominant Era - Ferrari enjoyed one of the most dominant periods in Formula One history with Michael Schumacher, winning five consecutive Drivers’ Championships from 2000 to 2004.
Home in Maranello - The team is based in Maranello, Italy, where the Ferrari factory and the famous Fiorano test track are located.
The Tifosi - Ferrari fans are known as the Tifosi, some of the most passionate supporters in motorsport. Their presence is especially strong at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
The Team Nearly Left Formula One - Ferrari has threatened to leave Formula One multiple times during disputes over regulations and revenue sharing. Because of its historic importance, the team receives a special financial bonus simply for competing.
Ferrari Didn’t Build Its First Cars Immediately - When Enzo Ferrari founded the team in 1929, it raced cars for Alfa Romeo rather than building its own. Ferrari only began producing its own race cars after World War II.