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Franco Gozzi

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  1. rolando

    rolando Karting

    Feb 26, 2011
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    This morning Enzo's lieutenant Franco Gozzi passed away.
    R.I.P.
     
  2. merstheman

    merstheman F1 Rookie

    Apr 13, 2007
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    So sad. Been trying to get his book for a while, I hear it's full of great stories. RIP
     
  3. Ferrari 360 CS

    Ferrari 360 CS F1 Veteran

    Dec 4, 2004
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    RIP, very, very sad.

    I found a brand new copy of that book recently, what a fantastic insight into Ferrari.
     
  4. GBorsari

    GBorsari Rookie

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    Gozzi was a great guy. Anytime I ever visited the factory, he was very very kind to me. He even mentioned me in AutoSprint once !

    The old guard diminishes . . . .


    RIP Franco !
     
  5. trashidelek!

    trashidelek! Formula Junior

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    #5 trashidelek!, Apr 23, 2013
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    Horrible, just horrible. There really are fewer and fewer left from Enzo's era. Riposa in pace, Franco. Condoglianze alla famiglia.
     
  6. andymont

    andymont Formula Junior

    May 16, 2007
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    #6 andymont, Apr 23, 2013
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    Very sad. An other Ferrari's guy flown away.

    I wish to remember him, with a little tale (from the book "le 'ndada acse”).

    Speaking about the best F1 race he remembered, he said " the Belgian GP at Spa of 1961" and reported this episode.

    Three cars were entered to that Grand Prix, but, just before the departure from Maranello, Enzo Ferrari decided to carry a fourth car for Willy Mairesse as a tribute to the Belgian importer Jacques Swaters.
    After the race, phoning to Enzo Ferrari in order to report on the result as usual, Gozzi said only: “ First, second, third and fourth place ! “
    From the other side, the boss answered with the typical modenese humour :” cuma l’se piatzé al camion?…” (And how did the truck finished...?)


    RIP Franco

    Andrea
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  7. Senna1994

    Senna1994 F1 World Champ

    Nov 11, 2003
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    Great Story, RIP Mr. Gozzi.
     

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