Professor Cesare Carani, Ferrari doctor: “Enzo Ferrari was a father to me”

A distinguished health professional, Cesare Carani shared the last fifteen years of Enzo Ferrari as his personal physician and worked alongside his wife, the discreet Laura Ferrari, from 1974 to 1978. Doctor of Endocrinology at the University Hospital of Modena, now retired and author of a book on the Ferrari couple, he shows us a little-known, because more human, side of these two characters.

Published on 14/08/2024 à 12:30

Medhi Casaurang

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Professor Cesare Carani, Ferrari doctor: “Enzo Ferrari was a father to me”

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How did you meet the Ferrari couple?

I was very close to Enzo Ferrari's second son, Piero Lardi, and his future wife, Floriana. We are from the same generation. Piero once said to me: “ I know you well, you are young and a good doctor. Exactly, Enzo (Ferrari) looking for a young doctor for his partner Laura ". He wanted a doctor to come to the home every evening to take blood pressure, in particular. She had a form of muscular dystrophy that causes stomach and intestinal problems. Ferrari called me and invited me to meet him at his house in Modena. It was located at 11, Largo Garibaldi, a large brick building painted yellow, the typical color of the city. Enzo kindly received me.

How did this first meeting go?

He asked me very specific questions, on various subjects. One of the questions that struck me the most was about my personal car. It was a diesel Volkswagen Golf. His response was: “ The Di

Medhi Casaurang

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