Enzo Ferrari
by Brock Yates
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Apr 2026 on Acquired.
The general take
The Acquired host recommends Luca Del Monte's biography of Enzo Ferrari as a fantastic and definitive work, noting that Del Monte spent a decade researching it after retiring from working at Ferrari and Maserati. They describe it as really excellent, making it clear this is the authoritative source on Enzo's life and legacy.
About
**DAILY MAIL BOOK OF THE WEEK** Soon to be an AppleTV+ series, this is the definitive account of how Enzo Ferrari became the master of motor racing, and one of the most complex, important and imposing figures in the 20th century. The book draws upon years of original research, conducted in Italy and abroad, and unveils hidden aspects of Ferrari's career - from his early days as a racer, to how he founded the Ferrari company, and even his dealings with the Italian Fascist government and Communist leaders. Learn how Ferrari pushed his drivers to the brink of disaster, revolutionised the automobile industry and overcame family and company infighting on his rise to greatness.
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…sourcing material on enzo ferrari's early life and motivations
“Much of this history, this whole episode, comes from the fantastic, really definitive biography of Enzo called Enzo Ferrari, written by Luca Del Monte, who worked at Ferrari and Maserati for many years. And then after he retired, dedicated about a decade of his life to researching and writing this definitive biography. It's really excellent.”
Acquired — Ferrariat 07:00
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