Ferrari Dino 156 F2

The Ferrari Dino 156 F2 was a groundbreaking open-wheel Formula 2 race car developed by Scuderia Ferrari. Initiated in 1957 as a response to the underperforming Ferrari 801, the Dino 156 F2 was named after Alfredo "Dino" Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari's son, who had co-designed its V6 engine before his untimely death. This engine initially produced 180 hp, which was later increased to 190 hp. The car's chassis, derived from the 1955 Ferrari 555 Supersqualo, featured coil springs at the front and a De Dion axle at the rear. Despite its heft, the powerful engine compensated for the weight. The car briefly experimented with a new tubular space frame in 1958 but reverted to the original design the following year. Notably, the Dino 156 F2 laid the foundation for the Ferrari Dino 246 F1, which won the 1958 World Drivers' Championship. However, the 156 F2 itself saw limited racing action, making appearances in only a few races, including the 1959 Monaco Grand Prix where Cliff Allison drove it​​​​.