The story of one of the most recognisable names in British sport, tracing his meteoric rise from teenage racing prodigy to a global superstar.
The late 1950s were known as golden years in the world of motor racing, champions were made and lost on a Sunday, and no losses were greater than those of Enzo Ferrari’s Scuderia. Based on Chris Nixon’s bestselling biography Mon Ami Mate, Ferrari: Race to Immortality tells the story of the loves and losses, triumphs and tragedy of a turbulent era that shook the motor racing world.
Tony Brooks, born Charles Anthony Standish Brooks on February 25, 1932, in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, was a British Formula One driver known for his graceful driving style and remarkable speed. Often referred to as the "Racing Dentist" due to his dentistry studies, Brooks earned six Grand Prix wins and was a prominent driver for Ferrari and Vanwall during the 1950s and early 1960s. He passed away on May 3, 2022, at the age of 90.
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