Hidden under the seat of every new Maserati 250F…Photo by Alessandro Gerelli
By Pete Vack
Today, for your edification and consideration, we offer you the following, a slightly irreverent look at a very real document.
Barrie Hobkirk
The Maserati 250 F: Discussion and Review
Appearing in 1954 with the new Formula 1 regulations increasing the engine capacity to 2.5 liters, the Maserati 250F has a tubular chassis. With its simplicity and elegant line, it symbolizes motorsport in the 50s. Its track record will culminate with the world champion title of Juan Manuel Fangio in 1957. Photo by Hugues Vanhoolandt
Text by the Editor
We shall not bemoan progress nor ignore change nor think that things were better in the past.
But wasn’t the Maserati 250F the greatest car of the greatest period in Grand Prix racing?
We think so. With 37 Grand Prix victories* credited to the 250 F (37 to Ferrari as well but with three different models), raced by every champion and would be champion, the 250 F was at once primitive, perilous, passionate, powerful, prolific, and praiseworthy, not to mention beautiful. [Read more…] about The Maserati 250 F: Discussion and Review