De Tomaso-Ferrari

De Tomaso's brief foray into Formula 1 as a constructor, with Ferrari engines, began in 1961. The Modena-based marque, founded by Alejandro de Tomaso, aimed to compete at the sport's highest level. Their cars, often characterized by their striking metallic blue livery, appeared in a limited number of races, though success remained elusive. This collaboration highlighted a unique, albeit short-lived, period where an independent Italian constructor utilized power units from one of F1's most iconic manufacturers.