Motor Sport Special Edition – Race to Road Ferrari 2026

Summary

Chris Harris meets Luca Cordero di Montezemolo and Andrew Frankel drives Stirling Moss's 250 SWB in Motor Sport's Ferrari — Race to Road Collector's Edition 2026, a 128-page special that revisits 75 reasons to love the Prancing Horse, ranks Ferrari's greatest drivers and traces the Purosangue four-door revolution at Maranello.

The collector's edition draws from Motor Sport's archives and new features. The 75 reasons to love Ferrari (page 6) opens the book with a countdown covering victories, cars, people and moments across the Scuderia's history. Enzo Ferrari: The Man (page 30) profiles the founder's personality and leadership. The 250 GTO driving feature (page 38) reports seat time in the world's most valuable car. Sharknose reborn (page 50) covers the 156 F1 recreation. Moss, the 250 and the TT (page 62) recounts the 1955 Tourist Trophy. Luca Cordero di Montezemolo featured with Chris Harris (page 72). The F12 road test (page 82) covers the front-engined V12 grand tourer. Ferrari's greatest drivers (page 100) ranks the Scuderia's top talent. The 312 T3 is in focus (page 116). Nick Mason on Ferrari (page 124) offers a collector's perspective. The Purosangue revolution (page 128) closes the issue.

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Content Guide

▸ Cover Story / Ferrari Commemorative

p.6 · 75 Reasons to Love Ferrari
A countdown of 75 entries covering victories, models, engineers and moments. Each entry runs a paragraph with a photograph. Entries range from the 1951 Silverstone win through the F40 to the SF90 Stradale. Fans get a pub-quiz-ready list of Ferrari milestones.

p.30 · Enzo Ferrari: The Man
A profile of the founder based on archive material and interviews. The piece covers his early racing career, his management style and his relationship with his drivers. It names the three drivers he respected most. New Ferrari enthusiasts get a character study of the man behind the brand.

▸ Driving Legends

p.38 · 250 GTO: Driving the Legend
A first-person account of driving a 250 GTO on public roads. The feature reports the engine's 3.0-litre V12 character, the gearchange quality and the experience of piloting a 30-million-GBP car in traffic. The driver rates it against modern Ferrari V12s.

p.62 · Moss, the 250 and the TT
The 1955 Tourist Trophy at Dundrod is recalled through Stirling Moss's victory in a 250. The article tracks the race strategy, the 250's performance against Jaguar D-types and the aftermath of a victory that cemented the 250's reputation. Historians get a lap-by-lap account of the decisive moments.

▸ People & Interviews

p.72 · Luca Cordero di Montezemolo
Chris Harris interviews the former Ferrari president. Montezemolo discusses his relationship with Enzo Ferrari, the Schumacher-era dominance and the decision to build the Enzo Ferrari supercar. He names the single greatest Ferrari road car of his tenure. Executives get his leadership philosophy in four points.

p.100 · Ferrari's Greatest Drivers
A ranked list of the Scuderia's top drivers across Formula 1 and sports car racing. The list covers Schumacher, Lauda, Ascari, Villeneuve and others. Each entry includes race wins, championship tally and signature moments. Fans get a list to debate.

p.124 · Nick Mason on Ferrari
The Pink Floyd drummer and car collector discusses his Ferrari collection, his favourite model to drive and the brand's unique appeal. His 250 GTO is mentioned. Collectors get his advice on buying the right Ferrari to hold value.

▸ Engineering & Design

p.50 · Sharknose Reborn
The story of the 156 F1 car's recreation, covering the original 1961 design, the Ferrari 246 V6 engine and the project to build a faithful period-correct replica. The piece includes technical drawings.

p.82 · F12 Road Test
The 2012 F12 Berlinetta is re-tested, with performance figures, driving impressions and comparison to the 812 Superfast that succeeded it. The 6.3-litre V12's character is described in detail. Used buyers get a pre-purchase checklist for F12 examples.

p.116 · The Mighty 312 T3 in Focus
A technical close-up of the 1978 Formula 1 car, covering its flat-12 engine, ground-effect aerodynamics and Gilles Villeneuve's relationship with the car. Engineers get a cutaway diagram highlight.

p.128 · Purosangue Revolution
The four-door Ferrari is analysed as the brand's most controversial model. The article argues that the Purosangue's 6.5-litre V12, 4,990-mm length and 2,033-mm width redefines what a Ferrari can be. Buyers get a spec-by-spec comparison against the Urus and Cullinan.

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Editor's Take

The 75-reasons list is the weakest link in a strong issue — it is arbitrary, unevenly weighted and reads like a desk editor's Friday afternoon project. The Chris Harris interview with Montezemolo is the true centrepiece: it delivers genuine insight into Ferrari's modern-era decision-making. The 250 GTO driving piece is beautifully written but will frustrate readers who will never get within 30 feet of a 250 GTO. The Purosangue analysis is timely and well-reported. The F12 road test is a welcome used-buyer guide. The greatest drivers list is predictable at the top (Schumacher, Lauda) but has genuine surprise entries further down. At 128 pages and high paper quality, the issue justifies its collector-edition positioning. The archival photography is excellent throughout.

Strengths
• Harris-Montezemolo interview delivers genuine leadership insight
• F12 road test works as a used-buyer guide
• Archival photography is excellent

Weaknesses
• 75-reasons list is arbitrary and unevenly weighted
• 250 GTO feature is aspirational to the point of irrelevance

Verdict: Recommended — The Montezemolo interview and Purosangue analysis reward the enthusiast; the 75-reasons list can be skipped.