#RomoloTavoni

Romolo Tavoni, born on January 30, 1926, in Casinalbo, Italy, was an Italian motorsport executive best known for his role as Ferrari’s team manager during the late 1950s and early 1960s, a crucial period in the Scuderia’s history. He joined Ferrari in the early 1950s and quickly became one of Enzo Ferrari’s closest collaborators. From 1957 to 1961, Tavoni played a key role in managing Ferrari’s racing operations in both Formula 1 and endurance racing. He was deeply involved in the team’s successes, including Mike Hawthorn’s 1958 Formula 1 World Championship and Ferrari’s dominance at Le Mans and other endurance events. His tenure at Ferrari ended in 1961 following the famous “Palace Revolt,” when several key personnel, including chief engineer Carlo Chiti and sports director Giotto Bizzarrini, left the company after conflicts with Enzo Ferrari. After leaving Ferrari, Tavoni became involved with the Automobilistica Serenissima project before taking on a significant role at Monza’s Autodromo Nazionale, where he contributed to the organization of major racing events. During the 1970s and 1980s, Tavoni was also connected to Fiat’s motorsport activities, particularly Abarth and Lancia Corse. Though his role was less publicized than his Ferrari years, he was involved in administrative and organizational aspects, contributing to the success of Lancia’s rally programs and Fiat’s broader motorsport initiatives. This period saw Lancia achieve dominance in rallying, with cars like the Stratos and the 037, as well as the rise of the Group B era. Romolo Tavoni remained an influential figure in Italian motorsport until his passing on December 20, 2020, at the age of 94.

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