A Ferrari First in Monaco: only the Reds on Track!

Never before had the heart of the Principality of Monaco witnessed a “Grand Prix” raced exclusively by Ferraris. Seeing them all together was a genuine rush of emotion — and the grandstands made no secret of it. In truth, what unfolded was a grand parade conceived by Luigi Orlandini, Chairman of Cavallino Classic, with the support of Ferrari, transforming the weekend of the Grand Prix Historique into an undivided tribute to the Prancing Horse. Twenty-two Formula 1 single-seaters were lined up at the Yacht Club for a symbolic Concours d’Élégance — as Enzo Ferrari himself liked to say, “the most beautiful car is the one that wins” — before being taken onto the city circuit for parade laps. Cavallino Classic Monaco was honoured by the presence of Piero Ferrari, son of the Commendatore, together with his grandson Enzo Mattioli Ferrari, and benefited from the precious support of the Automobile Club de Monaco, the Yacht Club de Monaco and Ferrari Corse Clienti.
Piero Ferrari and Luigi Orlandini, Chairman of Cavallino Classic, at the gala evening held at the Yacht Club de Monaco.
For the public on both Saturday and Sunday, this was a true celebration of Ferrari’s Formula 1 history — a moment in which the stopwatch gave way to memory, and to the sheer emotion of those naturally aspirated engines, capable of singing magnificent notes under braking and under acceleration alike, through the unforgiving corners of the Principality.
The most important moment came when Piero Ferrari himself presented the Best of Show award to Michael Schumacher’s F2004, the very symbol of the season the German champion dominated. The trophy was collected by its driver and owner — incidentally, lightning-fast on track himself — the Argentinian collector Luis Pérez Companc.
The extraordinary line-up of Cavallino Classic Monaco: 22 single-seaters retracing Ferrari’s Formula 1 history across decades of innovation.
Particularly meaningful was the “Best Sound” award given to the unforgettable 312 F1 ’69, the first single-seater ever to mount a wing — an absolute first, born of the vision of its brilliant designer Mauro Forghieri. (Read more here.) Further awards went to the most significant cars of Ferrari’s modern Formula 1 era — the F2002, the F300, the 126 C and the SF71 H — which, side by side, told the story of the Scuderia’s technical and sporting evolution across decades of innovation, from the naturally aspirated V12s through the V10s to the more recent V8s. Riva, perfectly at home at the Yacht Club and a partner of the event, also contributed to the prizes.
The F2004, the single-seater that dominated with Michael Schumacher, ignited the passion of the fans — winning the Best of Show award and putting on a true spectacle on track during the parade.
Cavallino Classic Monaco built something quite different from a simple exhibition or gathering: it became a living narration of the Prancing Horse’s Formula 1 history, a dynamic museum set within the most iconic backdrop imaginable, where history did not stand still — it kept on racing through the streets of the Principality.
“Best Sound” award for the Ferrari 312 F1 ’69 with its mighty V12 — famous, too, for being the first single-seater ever to mount a wing.