Great Read: Ferrari's unlikely affection for Brits

Red Lions  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP ARCHIVE Red Lions: Ferrari's unlikely affection for British drivers April 1997 | Shaun Campbell Peter Collins, born 94 years ago today, was one of several British drivers chosen personally by Enzo Ferrari to race for the Scuderia. The legendary team owner was the least sentimental man in racing but as today's Great Read explores, he had a curious affection for Britons. Enzo Ferrari's relationships with the men who drove his cars were often difficult to follow, let alone fathom. Like much about the man, it is surrounded in a haze of self-induced mystery and enigma. But while it remains far from clear precisely what the Old Man did in terms of the day-to-day running of the racing team, one thing is known for certain: he chose the drivers. READ MORE F1 James Elson 'Piastri needs to reinvent himself to beat Norris' says Brabham To win the F1 world championship, Oscar Piastri faces a challenge he's not dealt with before, but Australia is backing him to succeed, says David Brabham READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Interlagos: the turning point for F1 championship battles From unlikely triumphs to heartbreaks that changed everything, Interlagos has long been the place where championship momentum is forged, and this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix may not be any different READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Interlagos: the turning point for F1 championship battles From unlikely triumphs to heartbreaks that changed everything, Interlagos has long been the place where championship momentum is forged, and this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix may not be any different READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Former Ferrari and McLaren F1 driver Andrea de Adamich dies aged 84 A thoughtful racer who never quite fitted the mould, Andrea de Adamich turned an improbable path into a lifetime in motor sport READ MORE Motor Sport Branded Explore our best-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW 2026 Diary Motor Sport BUY NOW Coasters Motor Sport BUY NOW Le Mans Winners' Cars Motor Sport Poster BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Laptop Bag Motor Sport BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy