13 Facts About Alfredo Ferrari

Alfredo Ferrari was an Italian automotive engineer and the first son of automaker Enzo Ferrari.

Alfredo Ferrari was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and died aged 24.

Alfredo Ferrari kept his promise, and retired from driving in 1932, concentrating on racing team management with the newly-formed Scuderia Ferrari.

Alfredo Ferrari studied economics in Bologna before moving to mechanical engineering in Switzerland.

Alfredo Ferrari suggested to his father the development of a 1.5-litre DOHC V6 engine for F2 at the end of 1955.

Alfredo Ferrari was interested in everything, but it was perhaps engines that interested him the most.

Enzo Alfredo Ferrari later said of caring for Dino in the final months leading up to his death:.

The death of Alfredo Ferrari took a toll on his parents' marriage.

The Alfredo Ferrari name remained reserved for its premium V12 and flat-12 models until 1976, when "Dino" was retired in favor of full Alfredo Ferrari branding.

Alongside engineer Vittorio Jano, Dino persuaded his father, Enzo Alfredo Ferrari, to produce a line of racing cars in the 1950s with V6 and V8 engines.

In 1962, Enzo Alfredo Ferrari launched the Premio Giornalistico Dino Alfredo Ferrari in memory of his son, originally with a prize of 500,000 lira.

Alfredo Ferrari was portrayed by Benedetto Benedettini in Ferrari which centred on his father's grief and the 1957 Mille Miglia.

Alfredo Ferrari was portrayed by Matthew Bose in Ferrari.