Book · 2024 · Biography & Autobiography
Enzo Ferrari
The definitive biography of an icon
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You know, it's funny because I'm I'm reading this book on uh Enzo Ferrari right now and he was they're talking about that period where Mussolini was coming up.
Bill Burr · Monday Morning Podcast · Sep 2025 Listen at 21:08 The best things said about it
We should say that much of this history, this whole episode comes from the fantastic really definitive biography of Enzo called Enzo Ferrari written by Luca Delonte who worked at Ferrari and Maserati for many years and then after he retired dedicated about a decade of his life to researching and writing this definitive biography.
Why people recommend it
Luca Dal Monte's Enzo Ferrari serves as a definitive, deeply researched biography of the legendary automotive visionary behind the iconic Italian sports car empire. On an episode of Acquired titled Ferrari, Ben Gilbert recommended the biography, noting that much of the historical narrative and episode substance originated from Dal Monte's work. Gilbert pointed out that the author spent years working at Ferrari and Maserati before dedicating roughly a decade of his life to researching and writing this comprehensive account. Additionally, Bill Burr mentioned the book on an episode of the Monday Morning Podcast, sharing that he was currently reading it and learning about the period when Mussolini was rising to power. Burr praised the publication, describing it as an amazing read. Podcast hosts and commentators frequently highlight the biography for its meticulous detail, offering readers an unfiltered look at the triumphs, tragedies, and complexities of a man whose legacy forever transformed the global automotive and racing landscape.
Every mention
Bill Burr You know, it's funny because I'm I'm reading this book on uh Enzo Ferrari right now and he was they're talk… 2
“You know, it's funny because I'm I'm reading this book on uh Enzo Ferrari right now and he was they're talking about that period where Mussolini was coming up.”
“Um, the Enzo Ferrari book is amazing, by the way.”
Ben Gilbert We should say that much of this history, this whole episode comes from the fantastic really definitive biog… 1
“We should say that much of this history, this whole episode comes from the fantastic really definitive biography of Enzo called Enzo Ferrari written by Luca Delonte who worked at Ferrari and Maserati for many years and then after he retired dedicated about a decade of his life to researching and writing this definitive biography.”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“So I'm going to finish this book and then I got this Enzo Ferrari book that I think that Michael Man movie was based on that I really enjoyed.”