Ferrari Formula 1 History

Imagine driving along Lake Michigan or cruising to your downtown office building near Lake Bluff in a supercar backed by 75 years of racing prowess and innovation. The history of Ferrari Formula 1 racing is as legendary as the cars themselves. Keep reading to get a glimpse of the drivers, success stories, and championships won through Ferrari Formula 1 participation. Then, think of yourself cruising in Chicago before hoisting a trophy on the podium and dousing everyone with a large bottle of champagne.

Ferrari Formula 1 Racing History

Ferrari Formula 1, backed by the dedicated racing division known as Scuderia Ferrari, dates back to 1950. It is no coincidence that 1950 was the first year of Formula 1 because Ferrari was one of the founding members of the racing league. In fact, Ferrari is the only racing team to drive in every world championship since F1’s inception. Scuderia Ferrari is also the most successful F1 team on the planet, some of which goes into your supercar in Indianapolis, IN.

Fast Facts About Ferrari Formula 1

• Scuderia Ferrari founded in 1929 by Enzo Ferrari
• Italian Grand Prix is considered the brand’s “home race”
• 16 Constructor’s Championships, the most ever (most recently in 2008)
• 15 Driver’s Championships, the most ever (most recently in 2007)
• Michael Schumacher won the most driver’s championships, five in a row, in the early 2000s
• Scuderia Ferrari known affectionately as The Prancing Horse for the automaker’s logo

Famous Drivers

• Michael Schumacher, who won five consecutive driver’s championships from 2000 to 2004

• Kimi Räikkönen, who won the most recent driver’s championship in 2007
• Alberto Ascari, two consecutive championships in 1952 and 1953
• Juan Manuel Fangio, one championship in 1956
• Mike Hawthorn, one championship in 1958
• Phil Hill, one championship in 1961
• John Surtees, one championship in 1964
• Niki Lauda, two championships from 1975 and 1977
• Jody Scheckter, one championship in 1979

Taste the Winner’s Circle Near Minneapolis, MN

Quite a lot of F1 innovation goes into every Ferrari on our lot at Ferrari Lake Forest. Contact us or call (847) 295-6560 to see what we mean, whether you favor a late-model Ferrari or a classic model. In the meantime, apply for financing, and start planning for your time on the racetrack when you attend our driving school courses.