News Details
A threat from Ferrari that never came to pass
As McLaren ramps up its preparations for next month's Indy 500, one may remember that Ferrari once entertained the idea of tackling Indycar, back when it was called the "CART IndyCar PPG World Series". Many had their doubts about the Scuderia's true motivation behind the project however. In 1987, Enzo Ferrari was at loggerheads with both the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone's FOCA, and threatened to quit F1 and head Stateside. To convey its determination, a car was quickly designed by Gustav Brunner and rolled out for all to admire. Named the 637, it was destined to be driven by Bobby Rahal. Ultimately, peace was negotiated on the F1 front and the Commendatore parked the Ferrari 637 in...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hamilton: Vettel 'stunning' performances far outweigh...
Lewis Hamilton says critics of Sebastian Vettel should remember that the...
7y ago from F1i.com
Sainz sees Key as a crucial asset for McLaren
Carlos Sainz is confident that James Key will play a crucial role in...
7y ago from F1i.com
McLaren and Alonso to prep for Indy 500 in Texas
McLaren and Fernando Alonso will begin their preparations for the Indy...
7y ago from F1i.com
Former Ferrari boss isn't buying the Schumacher hype
Former Scuderia Ferrari boss Cesare Fiorio played down the hype...
7y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why the Motegi tyre drama delivers a lesson MotoGP...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin: “Even on one of my good days, it was...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Enea Bastianini: "I've been waiting a long time...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez sent body double to Motegi kart race:...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Scott Dixon: "It’ll be tough for Lundgaard...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Ganassi on Lundgaard signing: “When is the last time...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar retains Independent Officiating Board...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Officiating retains leadership into second...
The Independent Officiating Board, which officiates all aspects of the...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
New WRC champion Elfyn Evans relieved after...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg has no regrets after WRC title...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Evans ends Britain’s wait for World Rally title...
t;li>Elfyn Evans becomes first British winner since 2001Oliver...
7h ago from TheGuardian.com
WRC Sardinia: Elfyn Evans claims historic title after...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Bargain £80m price tag set as Arsenal register...
Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi is reportedly valued at around £80m...
3d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal eye ambitious 70-80m transfer of Real Madrid's...
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing an ambitious transfer move for Real Madrid...
4d ago from CaughtOffside.com
'No way' – Former Arsenal star makes damning...
Former Arsenal left-back Armand Traore has aimed a clear dig at Viktor...
4d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard unable to train due to...
Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard is unlikely to feature in Norway's...
5d ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Fernando Alonso slates '100%' unfair decision after Lewis...
Fernando Alonso has raised a question about the... Read More »
10h ago from RacingNews365.com
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen agree: Sepang F1 software...
Lewis Hamilton compared F1's first attempt to... Read More »
2h ago from GrandPrix247.com
F1: FIA apologises for software glitch
The FIA has apologised for a software glitch... Read More »
8h ago from Pitpass.com
