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In this episode, Patrick Henz turns the spotlight on one of the underdogs of Formula 1: Racing Engines Life. Led by the charismatic founder Ernesto Vita, the team stormed into the 1990 season with a radical W12 engine, designed by former Ferrari engineer Franco Rocchi. Through the lens of each weekend’s pre-qualifying results, we uncover the story behind their struggles; and why, despite their failures, Life found a lasting place in the hearts of Formula 1 fans.
By Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz5
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In this episode, Patrick Henz turns the spotlight on one of the underdogs of Formula 1: Racing Engines Life. Led by the charismatic founder Ernesto Vita, the team stormed into the 1990 season with a radical W12 engine, designed by former Ferrari engineer Franco Rocchi. Through the lens of each weekend’s pre-qualifying results, we uncover the story behind their struggles; and why, despite their failures, Life found a lasting place in the hearts of Formula 1 fans.