Great Read: Future Ferrari star and tragic lap record squabble

Champion of Italy who had movie-star looks  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP ARCHIVE He was Ferrari's future - until Eugenio Castellotti was killed in lap record squabble October 2018 | Paul Fearnley He had movie-star looks, was champion of Italy, and was in favour with Enzo: Eugenio Castellotti was the future of Ferrari until a tragic crash, 68 years ago today, as he attempted to reclaim the Modena lap record for Ferrari from Maserati's Jean Behra. Today's Great Read explores his glittering, but all too short career. At the 1956 Mille Miglia, Eugenio Castellotti scored the greatest victory of his tragically shortened career. His nearest challenger – Ferrari team-mate Peter Collins – was more than 12min in arrears. His great Italian rival Luigi Musso of Rome was a further 22min back. There was good reason to think that the improving Castellotti was Ferrari's future. Certainly he looked the part: darkly handsome; biceps and pecs bulging through tight T-shirt; matching trousers and convertible Cadillac; and shiny co-respondent shoes with built-up heels. He was catnip to the opposite sex. READ MORE PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES F1 Mark Hughes MPH: Why Antonelli can't expect to match Hamilton's mega rookie year A reflective Lewis Hamilton recalled the first days of his F1 career as he sat next to Kimi Antonelli, about to start his debut season with a similar level of hype. It would be too much, writes Mark Hughes, to expect the 18-year-old to hit the heights of Hamilton's stellar rookie year READ MORE F1 James Elson Is the 'Flavio effect' real? Gasly explains Briatore's Alpine impact Flavio Briatore left F1 in controversy – but his return to Enstone team Alpine coincided with a strong upturn in fortunes. James Elson speaks to Pierre Gasly and Oliver Oakes about whether the outspoken 'executive advisor' is really having an impact READ MORE F1 James Elson Is the 'Flavio effect' real? Gasly explains Briatore's Alpine impact Flavio Briatore left F1 in controversy – but his return to Enstone team Alpine coincided with a strong upturn in fortunes. James Elson speaks to Pierre Gasly and Oliver Oakes about whether the outspoken 'executive advisor' is really having an impact READ MORE Our Publications Latest magazine issues and specials packed with exclusive content and insights. April 2025 F1 2025 BUY NOW March 2025 Ferrari BUY NOW February 2025 Sale of the Century BUY NOW German Legends Special Edition BUY NOW Italian Legends Special Edition BUY NOW 1955 – Mille Miglia Special Edition BUY NOW Connect with us We're also available on Update your preferences Control your Motor Sport experience by selecting the content you wish to receive and stay up to date. UPDATE NOW Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE  Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60