This site was born out of the need to pay a fitting tribute to a remarkable man and an exceptional driver. Perhaps he isn't as widely known and appreciated as he rightfully should be, considering all that he gave and could have given had fate not intervened.
In 1984, Michele Alboreto was chosen by Enzo Ferrari himself. Prior to that, the last Italian F1 driver to steer a Ferrari was Arturo Merzario in 1973
Enzo Ferrari, the head of the Ferrari team, typically did not favor Italian drivers for his cars. However, an exception was made for Michele due to his personal qualities and driving prowess.
Michele spent five years at Ferrari, from 1984 to 1988, and came close to clinching the world champion title in 1985. The championship slipped from his grasp not due to his own errors, but due to a drop in the car's reliability during the final races. He was the last Italian driver to genuinely contend for the F1 World Champion title, and he remains the last Italian to win a Grand Prix while driving for Ferrari
It's likely that there won't be others quite like him...