Dino Ferrari Death: What happened Dino Ferrari?

Alfredo Ferrari was an Italian automotive engineer and the first son of automaker Enzo Ferrari. Alfredo died at the age of 24, in Modena on June 30, 1956.

Alfredo began to have health issues during his time at Ferrari. His physical movements became stiffer over time, and he found it difficult to maintain his balance. He was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy when he returned to Modena.

Alfredo’s death strained his parents’ relationship, as his mother never recovered from the loss of her only child, and her behaviour became increasingly erratic and unstable.

Alfredo Ferrari was named after his paternal grandfather by his parents, Enzo Ferrari and Laura Dominica Garello. Enzo, who was racing for Alfa Romeo at the time, had promised to give up racing if he had a son.

In 1932, he kept his word and retired from racing to focus on team management with his newly formed Scuderia Ferrari.

Alfredino, “little Alfredo,” was groomed by Enzo since he was a child to be his successor. Alfredo studied economics in Bologna before moving to Switzerland to study mechanical engineering.