Alberto Ascari was just seven years old when his father Antonio died. Almost three decades later, when Alberto was exactly the same age as his father was at the time of his passing; on the same day of the month and in almost the same manner, Alberto too was killed.

Despite not procuring a World Championship in 13 years, since Kimi Räikkönen’s last win in 2007, Scuderia Ferrari are by definition the most successful team in the history of Formula One. The Italian manufacturer has 15 titles to its illustrious name, more than any other constructor in the 70 years of the competition.