This original period photograph of Enzo Ferrari, founder of Scuderia Ferrari, attending the funeral of Spanish racing driver Alfonso de Portago following the fatal accident during the Mille Miglia on 12 May 1957. The image captures Ferrari beside de Portago’s coffin, a moment marked by solemn reflection and public scrutiny in the aftermath of the tragedy.
The photograph stands as a significant historical record of a pivotal event in motorsport history—one that led to the end of the Mille Miglia as an open-road race and prompted widespread debate on safety in competitive racing. Ferrari’s presence at the funeral underscores both his personal and professional connection to Portago.
Measures 147 x 98mm
Accompanied with certificate of authenticity
£5,895.00
Out of stock