"You can only live passion, You can’t describe it"

After living in the United States of America for about 25 years, where she was actively involved in the diplomatic world at the United Nations, she returned to Italy in Maranello following her husband Christos Vlahos, a Ferrari employee in the Classics department, a true Ferrari enthusiast. Living alongside Chris for 30 years, Gemma’s passion for cars comes to life. And when he sets foot on the track for the first time, with her friend Monica, at a historic Formula 1 event, she hears the roar of a naturally aspirated 12-cylinder, the legendary F1 312T with which Niki Lauda raced, and since then she has never strayed from these racing cars.

Born in Formigine, halfway between Modena and Maranello, he began his career in Bizzarrini, as a second employee of the famous Livorno car brand, then at Carrozzeria Bonacini, and later, at the famous Scuderia Serenessima working with Alf Francis, a historic mechanic from Stirling Moss. He arrives in Ferrari, in 1970 he participates as a mechanic in numerous championships with Ferrari F1 and Sport Prototypes, alongside drivers such as Jacky Icks, Clay Ragazzoni, Gilles Villeneuve, Niki Lauda, ​​Jody Scheckter, Renè Arnoux and Patrick Tambay and in 1988 he finishes his experience in F1 with Gerard Berger. In 1989 he worked in the production experience department, collaborating in the production of the F40 F50 and 550. In 1995 he ended his period in Ferrari with Corsa Clienti. In 2004/2005 he collaborated with John Bosch’s Barron Racing in the American Le Mans Series, with the Ferrari 575LM. Today Pietro is an integral part of the Scuderia Belle Epoque and to keep his passion alive he transmits his know-how to the young generation.

Modesto originally from Formigine, began his career in Ferrari at the age of 17 as a diagnostic technician in support of Engineer of the pilot. From 1978 to 1989 he was in the engine testing room where he worked on the 12C Boxer and the first Turbos. Since 1989 he has been on the track with F1 always following the engine alongside drivers such as Prost, Capelli, Berger, Alesi, Irvine, Schumacher, Raikkonen, Alonso and Vettel until 2020. His enthusiasm and passion for engines continue in the Scuderia Belle Epoque.