Engineer Mauro Forgieri, the designer of Formula 1 cars and Scuderia Ferrari’s technical director during Niki Lauda’s golden era of titles, died on Wednesday at the age of 87. Under his leadership, Ferrari won seven titles.
Father of Ferrari 312, champion car of Niki Lauda
A close associate of Enzo Ferrari, Forghieri headed the technical department of racing cars, introducing new technical elements that became an innovation in the automotive industry, writes Gazetta dello Sport.
Starting in 1966, the Italian engineer developed the Ferrari 312 series, which included Niki Lauda’s car, as well as the Maranello-based manufacturer’s first turbo engine.
The golden age of Ferrari under Mauro Forghieri
Under his leadership between 1962 and 1984, Ferrari won 54 Grands Prix, four drivers’ world titles (John Surtees 1964, Niki Lauda 1975 and 1977 and Jody Scheckter 1979) and seven constructors’ titles in Formula 1.
In 1987, Forghieri left Ferrari for Lamborghini and then Bugatti, always maintaining the innovative character that characterized his career.
Honored by Ferrari as a legend
After his death, Scuderia Ferrari wanted to bring him one last time. respect “Legends never die. It was an honor to write history together. Ferrari and the entire world of motorsport will never forget you.”
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