Forza Ferrari
‘Every F1 fan knows the magic Ferrari brings to the sport of F1. The passion of the tifosi is one-of-a-kind.’ Daniel Ricciardo
‘A lively, compelling Ferrari book from a Ferrari expert; you won't be able to put it down.' Guenther Steiner
Why has Ferrari struggled so much in recent years and what will it take to win again? Forza Ferrari is the definitive inside story of Formula 1’s most iconic team.
With unrivalled access to the paddock and Ferrari’s inner circle, FIA-accredited journalist and leading ESPN voice, Nate Saunders, reveals the drama, politics and personalities behind the Scuderia and delves into the shifts within F1 from Ferrari's dominance in the mid-2000s to their current challenges.
Inside this book, you’ll discover:
- The rise, fall and rebirth of Ferrari, from Enzo’s era to Luca di Montezemolo’s ‘Dream Team’ and Michael Schumacher’s five-title streak.
- A behind-the-scenes look into Spygate, Crashgate and the strategic blunders that cost championships.
- Exclusive insights from F1 power players including Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Lewis Hamilton, Guenther Steiner and Stefano Domenicali.
- Why Ferrari faltered in the hybrid era and how leadership changes aimed to restore dominance.
- The future of Formula 1 including Hamilton’s blockbuster move to Maranello and what it means for Ferrari’s comeback.
With a foreword by former Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo, Forza Ferrari blends gripping storytelling with expert analysis to answer the question every fan is asking: When will Ferrari win again?
Nate Saunders has been an FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2015 and has attended 75 races on location since. He is a lead contributor for ESPN’s written F1 content and features on two podcasts, ESPN Unlapped and the Pad-Hoc, a show with two fellow F1 journalists Chris Medland and Lawrence Barretto. Some big interviews on ESPN Unlapped have included Keanu Reaves, ahead of his upcoming Disney+ F1 documentary, Daniel Ricciardo and Christian Horner.