07/12/2023
Il cavallino rampante.
Have you ever wondered where the most iconic car logo comes from?
The black horse was originally a symbol of Count Francesco Baracca, a legendary Italian air force ace during World War I; he painted it on the side of every plane he flew. In 1923, Enzo Ferrari won an opportunity to meet Count Enrico Baracca and Countess Paolina Baracca in person after winning a race at the Savio circuit in Ravenna. And it was there when the Countess suggested Enzo should brand his vehicles with the prancing horse for good luck. Behind great ideas there's always a woman they say.
What about the canary yellow background? That’s a tribute to Modena, Enzo Ferrari's Hometown. And the letters “S” and “F” stands for “Scuderia Ferrari,” which translates to “Ferrari Stables.”
