Ferrari is the oldest surviving and most successful Formula One team in history, having competed in every world championship since the 1950.
Until his death, Ascari was known for his meticulous precision and finely-judged accuracy, which made him one of the safest drivers in a deadly age.
Alberto was a family man by the end of WWII, having married Mietta and given birth to Patrizia and Antonio.
Ascari was born in Milan, the son of Antonio Ascari, a renowned Grand Prix motor racing legend who raced Alfa Romeos in the 1920s.
Formula 1 legend Alberto Ascari won his second and final world driver's championship on this day 68 years ago at Switzerland.
Legendary Italian F1 racer Alberto Ascari tragically passed away on this day exactly 66 years ago after an accident at Monza.