Since racing began, the Italians have been passionately involved with racing motor cars in their adopted national colour of brilliant red.

Famous marques such as Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Lancia and Ferrari, all illustrate the beauty and appeal of these exotic machines as driven by Nuvolari, Fangio, Ascari, Hawthorn and Collins, Lauda, Scheckter and Stirling Moss.

Now you can relive the excitement and mystique of these glorious machines and drivers from the era before the cars were covered in commercial sponsorship.

Rare archive complements modern-day footage with modern onboard cameras which let you experience the thrill of driving a Ferrari or Maserati to the limit.