Great Read: The day Ferrari took off

González delivers first win for Scuderia  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP ARCHIVE José Froilán González: Argentina's other hero January 2008 | Tony Watson 75 years ago today, José Froilán González beat compatriot Fangio to bag Ferrari’s first GP. On this historic anniversary, our Great Read from 2008 recounts the Pampas Bull's career in his own words. Scroll down this newsletter for more on the Scuderia's 75 years of winning - taken from our July 2026 issue. He’s one of Argentina’s living motor racing legends – well, sporting legends in general – but what always strikes one about José Froilán González is that he’s always been so approachable. No side to this man whatsoever; no wonder his friendship with Juan Manuel Fangio lasted over 50 years. READ MORE F1 Matt Bishop The day Von Trips painted Liverpool red - but crowds didn't realise F1 history was being made Through the pouring rain of a 1961 British GP headed by Ferrari's stunning 'Sharknoses', Formula 1 said farewell to one era and welcomed another, writes Matt Bishop. Not that anyone at Aintree knew it at the time. READ MORE FERRARI 75 Motor Sport Are these Ferrari's greatest hits? The legendary drivers and magical moments from 75 years of winning Seventy-five years after Ferrari’s first Formula 1 world championship victory at Silverstone, Motor Sport’s writers and former drivers revisit the races, cars, personalities and moments which turned the Scuderia into motor racing’s most famous and successful team. READ MORE FERRARI 75 Motor Sport Are these Ferrari's greatest hits? The legendary drivers and magical moments from 75 years of winning Seventy-five years after Ferrari’s first Formula 1 world championship victory at Silverstone, Motor Sport’s writers and former drivers revisit the races, cars, personalities and moments which turned the Scuderia into motor racing’s most famous and successful team. READ MORE FERRARI 75 Matt Bishop Jean Alesi on Tyrrell’s Phoenix charge and Ferrari’s pull over Williams From Avignon hillclimbs to Ferrari grand prix podiums, Jean Alesi reflects on instinctive driving, near-missed opportunities and the emotional burden that came with racing for the Scuderia in Formula 1’s final pre-corporate era. READ MORE FERRARI 75 Doug Nye The man behind Ferrari's first F1 win: how José Froilán González set course for 'complete success' Ferrari claimed its first Formula 1 world championship victory at Silverstone in 1951 as José Froilán González fended off Fangio to win the British Grand Prix. It was the moment the Scuderia 'took off', he told Doug Nye. READ MORE FERRARI 75 Doug Nye The man behind Ferrari's first F1 win: how José Froilán González set course for 'complete success' Ferrari claimed its first Formula 1 world championship victory at Silverstone in 1951 as José Froilán González fended off Fangio to win the British Grand Prix. It was the moment the Scuderia 'took off', he told Doug Nye. READ MORE Motor Sport Collectables Explore our best-selling collectables, selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Lotus 72 Pocher Model BUY NOW Porsche 917K Pocher Model BUY NOW F1 Retro 1980 by Mark Hughes BUY NOW Stirling Silver Motor Sport Cufflinks BUY NOW Brabham BT46  Scalextric BUY NOW Lotus 79 Scalextric 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