#MONTE LUCA HOW TO#

The real challenge for Dal Monte is how to structure the work interweaving the chronological telling of Ferrari’s life, with short summaries of the races that were happening at this time. Throughout the work is clearly impeccably sourced, and goes well beyond and superficial narratives – with constant insight into Ferrari’s thoughts on his drivers and how he navigated some of the politics of the time. Ferrari is central to the narrative, and the author thankfully avoids the temptation to use the Ferrari shield as a route to rehash the stories of Chris Amon or Gilles Villeneuve. It is a must for fans of Ferrari – the man and the machines – it as comprehensive an account of his life you’ll find.įor less committed Tifosi there is also masses to enjoy here, although skim-reading is recommended for some of the more arcane detail. This titanic chronology of Ferrari’s life has obvious aspirations to be considered the definitive work on a uniquely important figure in motoring and motor racing history. In comparison Dal Monte’s work is more condensed, and is more readable for it. Philip Porter produced over 600 pages on the first 26 years of Stirling Moss’s life, with volume two apparently on its way.

In scope, ambition and page count this bears comparison with some of the lengthier biographies we’ve covered recently.

If the pen is mightier than the sword, then the hardback edition of this monstrous tome is certainly an effective weapon.