Homage to the heritage

Ferrari 312T

The Ferrari 312T was raced in 5 different versions from 1975 until 1980. The 312T series won 27 races, four Constructors’ and three Drivers’ Championships, making it the most successful series car in the history of F1.

The tall airboxed 312T was driven by the legendary Niki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni. Lauda won 4 out of 5 races mid season before snatching the title at Monza by finishing third. Clay Regazzoni’s win in that race secured Ferrari its first Constructors’ Championship in over ten years. Lauda went on to win the US Grand Prix at the season’s end to cement Ferrari’s F1 superiority in 1975.

Niki Lauda’s notorious crash took place the following year in the Ferrari 312TB during the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. Despite coming close to death after inhaling hot toxic fumes and suffering severe burns, he raced again just six weeks later at the Italian Grand Prix and went on to come second only to his team mate James Hunt by a single championship point.

The 312T was the last car to run large areas of white in the livery until 1993 when it was reintroduced for a single season as part of a Marlboro-dominant sponsorship livery. Interestingly, Ferrari’s signature rosso corsa red was also replaced by the Marlboro red, which has remained ever since. A 312t inspired livery was also adopted in 2016, reintroducing the white airbox and the Italian stripe details.

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