A rare and historically important original black-and-white photograph signed by Phil Hill, personally dedicated to Romolo Tavoni, Ferrari’s Team Manager. Captured by celebrated motorsport photographer Jesse Alexander, this image freezes one of the most iconic moments in Formula One history – Hill’s victory at the 1960 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, a race that marked him as the first American driver ever to win a Formula One Grand Prix
The 1960 Monza Grand Prix stands out as one of the most controversial and memorable races of the era. Following a season dominated by rear-engined British teams, Ferrari benefited from Monza’s ultra-fast banking and long straights, where the powerful front-engined Ferrari 246 F1 remained highly competitive. After several British teams—including Lotus, Cooper, and BRM—chose to boycott the event due to safety concerns over the high-speed oval section, Ferrari emerged as the clear favourite. Still, Hill’s performance was anything but routine; he demonstrated exceptional speed and consistency over the unforgiving combined circuit, mastering both the steep, bumpy banking and the traditional road course with precision.
Hill’s triumph at Monza was a defining moment not only for his career but for Ferrari’s legacy. It solidified Hill as one of the most skilled drivers of his generation and paved the way for his 1961 Formula One World Championship, where he became the first American-born World Champion. The victory also represents the final era of front-engined Grand Prix cars, marking the end of a foundational chapter in F1 engineering.
This signed photograph – with a personal dedication to Romolo Tavoni – connects three central figures of this era at Ferrari and motorsport: Hill, Tavoni, and Jesse Alexander, whose photographs are widely considered among the most artistic and evocative in racing history. Items directly linking these individuals and this pivotal race are exceptionally scarce.
Measures 180 x 130mm
Accompanied with our certificate of authenticity
$913.89
1 in stock
