After ending his agreement with Alfa Romeo in 1939, Enzo Ferrari faced significant struggles in establishing his own race team and automobile company. Due to a contractual agreement with Alfa Romeo, he couldn’t use his name in association with racing for four years, leading him to found Auto Avio Costruzioni instead. World War II further complicated matters, forcing Ferrari to shift operations from Modena to Maranello due to bombings. Post-war economic challenges, scarce resources, and limited funding added to the difficulties. Despite these obstacles, Ferrari’s relentless passion for motorsport drove him to create his first true Ferrari car, the 125 S, in 1947.
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