Minardi

Minardi, founded by Gian Carlo Minardi, was a beloved Formula 1 constructor known for its passionate, if often underfunded, campaigns from 1985 to 2005. Despite never achieving a victory, the Faenza-based team was a consistent presence, competing in 672 races and earning 0 podium finishes. It became renowned as a proving ground for future stars, launching the careers of drivers like Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber, embodying the spirit of independent racing against the sport's giants. Their plucky underdog status and distinctive yellow and black livery endeared them to fans worldwide before their acquisition by Red Bull, becoming Toro Rosso.