Mauro Forghieri: 1935-2022

Ferrari has paid tribute to its legendary designer Mauro Forghieri, who died in early November at the age of 87.

Over his 27 years with Scuderia Ferrari, Forghieri oversaw four F1 world drivers’ championships and seven constructors’ titles. He also designed some of Ferrari’s most iconic grand prix cars, including the 312 T that notched up a total of three drivers’ and four constructors’ titles between 1975-1979.

Forghieri also played a key role in pushing the development of grand prix technology. Not only did he design Ferrari’s first turbocharged F1 engine in 1981, he also pushed the use of aerodynamics. At the 1968 Belgian Grand Prix, it was his call to fit strut-mounted wings to lead driver Chris Amon’s 312, helping the Kiwi qualify on pole, almost 4sec faster than his closest rival.

Ferrari F1 team head Mattia Binotto said: “We mourn the passing of Mauro Forghieri, one of the most amazing people to have worked here. With his brilliant insights he was one of the last all-rounders in the car world.”