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Maserati 250F: A Legendary Formula 1 Car
by Walter Bäumer and Jean-François Blachette
TWO VOLUME SET AT THE PRINTERS NOW!
COMING EARLY 2026
The Maserati 250F is arguably the most iconic race car ever produced by Maserati. Renowned for its balanced handling and driver-friendly dynamics, it achieved the pinnacle of motorsport success by securing the Formula 1 World Championship for Maserati in 1957 in the hands of the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio.
Throughout the 1950s, the 250F was driven by many of the era's greatest names, including Stirling Moss, Jean Behra, Harry Schell, Mike Hawthorn, Peter Collins, Phil Hill, Luigi Villoresi, Alberto Ascari, Luigi Musso, and of course, Fangio. In addition to its presence in top-tier racing, the 250F was also a popular choice among privateers and amateur drivers around the world, further cementing its legacy.
From the moment it first appeared on the track, the Maserati 250F captivated audiences with its sleek, elegant design. To this day, it remains celebrated as one of the most beautiful Formula 1 cars ever built—a true masterpiece of automotive engineering and aesthetics.
- Crowned the 1957 Formula 1 World Champion with Juan Manuel Fangio at the wheel, the 250F represents the pinnacle of Maserati’s golden era in motorsport.
- Driven by Legends: From Stirling Moss to Phil Hill and Alberto Ascari, the 250F was trusted by the greatest names of its time—earning its place in the pantheon of racing history.
- Renowned for its superb handling and elegant mechanical simplicity, the 250F set the standard for what a Grand Prix car should be.
- With its sculpted curves and iconic proportions, the 250F is celebrated as one of the most beautiful Formula 1 cars ever built—a design that continues to inspire.
- Beloved by factory drivers and privateers alike, the 250F graced circuits around the world, making it not just a car, but a symbol of passion, performance, and prestige.
- ISBN: 978-1-956309-29-4
- Page Size: 295mm x 290mm, landscape
- 2 volumes, Hard cover in dust jackets and slipcase
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Author Biography
Walter Bäumer was born in 1954 into a family of car enthusiasts. His uncle, also called Walter, was a Mercedes Grand Prix driver and the winner with Huschke von Hanstein of the 1940 Mille Miglia driving a BMW 328, and his father, Werner, acted as Walter’s manager and business adviser. After high school, Walter studied photography, and for many years worked as a photographer and freelance art director for well-known companies in the fashion and cosmetics industries, and magazines such as Esquire, Lucca, Vogue, Style and Playboy. Since 2003 he has worked full time as a Maserati historian. He lives near Düsseldorf, Germany. More about Walter Bäumer
Jean-François Blachette is a long-time enthusiast of Maserati history and the collecting of Maserati period photographs. He is president of the Club Maserati France and editor of Modena, the club magazine. Retired from the car industry where he had worked in France for Ford, Volvo, Ferrari and PSA Peugeot-Citroën, he now lives near Paris, France. This is his third Maserati book written with Walter Bäumer.
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