THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | A 2023 EXCLUSIVE REVIEW
Celebrating the Italian Artists Behind the Covers of Scuderia Ferrari
With the 2023 end-of-the-year review, we celebrate the Scuderia Ferrari Italian artists and their original cover artwork that inspires young artists, formula 1 fans, race enthusiasts, and many more!
ABOUT THE “ART OF FORMULA 1” SERIES
First published in 2017, this series is dedicated to Scuderia Ferrari’s F1 Grand Prix cover art and the artists behind the work. It includes my interpretation of the cover, insights (did you know?) into a nugget of information about the grand prix location, some words from Ferrari (track info. etc.), informational links to artist’s sites, and other Art of Formula 1 series works.
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1: THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | SAKHIR, BAHRAIN | WITH ARTIST, VALERIO BEFANI
The 2023 season began with Sparks flying as Charles Leclerc launched onto the track for the first race of the season.
Meet the Artist – Valerio Befani
Valerio Befani is a comic and storyboard artist from Civitavecchia, Italy. After graduating from theInternational School of Comics in Rome, he worked forStar Comics on 20000 leagues under the sea as a character designer and storyboard artist for music videos and other small projects. He began an ongoing collaboration with Editoriale Cosmo in Battaglia – Ragazzi di morte and for the series Un Eroe una Battaglia on the issue La Neve di Stalingrado. In 2019 he illustrated the one-shot Cthulhu, l’abisso della ragione, for Editoriale Cosmo. In 2020 he illustrated part of the animated inserts of the Sky Arte TV series In Compagnia del lupo hosted by Italian crime writer Carlo Lucarelli.
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THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | SAKHIR, BAHRAIN | WITH ARTIST, VALERIO BEFANI
What Happened at the Bahrain Grand Prix?
Recap
2: THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA | WITH ARTIST, VALERIO BEFANI
The Woke Choke & ‘Cancel Culture’
In the height of cancel culture even art can be erased and Ferrari was side swiped. Powered by the Internet and social media, it only takes a few to give their own misguided spin on art to have it removed from history. What are the possible repercussions? Will the nudity of Michelangelo’s David be censored and considered pornagraphic? Will the stylistic rendering of the eyes and nose in Picasso’s Dora Maar Seated be interepreted as sadistic? Will the color palette be minimized to black and gray, and will food be cooked bland for sensitive stomachs?
Scuderia Ferrari Cover Art
After deep diving Scuderia Ferrari Cover Art for over the past seven years, this is what I have learned:
- The artists comissioned for cover art, are some of the most respected Italian illustrators in the world. They are professionals who work for top brands such as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Disney and more. Many have classic educational backgrounds in their fields and produce work that have multiple layers and depth. These works include not only beauty but a story to tell.
- Scuderia Ferrari cover art typically includes a single formula 1 car and driver with the driver number alternating every other race. Additionally there is a work of art, architechture, or location that is significant and celebrated by the grand prix hosting country. This included piece awakens interest about the country in the hopes that the reader / viewer will further learn more about the artwork, country and culture.
- Scuderia Ferrari cover art is not only an honored tradition recognizing their team and brand but also brings awareness of the hosting country’s customs and ancient traditions. Over the years covers have showcased:
- Budapest’s iconic Heroes’ Square
- Mexico City and The Aztec deity, Quetzalcoatl
- Mexico City and The Pyramid of the sun – Teotihuacan
- Japan’s celebrated artist Katsushika Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa
- Singapore’s lion dance
- The Netherland’s famed Kinderdijk windmills
- London’s Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain
- Barcelona’s Arc de Triomf
- Saudi Arabia’s Hegra
- The National Theatre of Bahrain
These are just some of the hand illustrated personal works previously covered by the artists.
- Over the past seven years these covers have inspired me to find and share even more history and culture about each country through my The Art of Formula 1 series.
Ferrari Brand
Ferrari has always been and remains a reputable and trusted brand world wide. Read more on how they have given back to the community as well as their employee experiences.
The posted and later removed cover
The replacement cover
Both covers are tactfully done, beautifully illustrated, and educate the historical and cultural importance of the hosting country.
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THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA | WITH ARTIST, VALERIO BEFANI
What Happened at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
Recap
3: THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA | WITH ARTIST, VALERIO BEFANI
Charles Leclerc pauses to admire the twelve apostles on his way to a podium finish at Melbourne!
Here we learn about the wave sculpted, limestone, rock stacks of the Twelve Apostles National Park in Victoria, Australia, one of the most popular tourist destinations.
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THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA | WITH ARTIST, VALERIO BEFANI
What Happened at the Australian Grand Prix?
Recap
4: THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | BAKU, AZERBAIJAN | WITH ARTIST, VALERIA FAVOCCIA
Charles Leclerc stands with confidence by the Baku fortress wall as he prepares for race day.
MEET THE ARTIST – VALERIA FAVOCCIA (LUX)
Valeria Favoccia, also known as LUX, is an Italian Comic Artist born in 1988. Favoccia’s works include Doctor Who, Assassin’s Creed (both for Titan Comics), Stranger Things (Dark Horse Comics), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Boom!Studios) and Apex Legends (Respawn Entertainment). Lux has also worked as a Character Designer and Board Game Artist. Favoccia has been an avid fan of Scuderia Ferrari since early childhood.
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THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | BAKU, AZERBAIJAN | WITH ARTIST, VALERIA FAVOCCIA
What Happened at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
Recap
5: THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | MIAMI, USA | WITH ARTIST, VALERIA FAVOCCIA
Carlos Sainz cruises down south beach Miami, enjoying the sites before taking the podium at the Hard Rock.
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THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | MIAMI, USA | WITH ARTIST, VALERIA FAVOCCIA
What Happened at the Miami Grand Prix?
Recap
6: THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | IMOLA, ITALY | WITH ARTIST, …
(Cancelled Due to Flooding)
7: THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | MONTE CARLO, MONACO | WITH ARTIST, SIMONE DELLADIO
The fans cry out and wave their red flags in warning to Charles Leclerc as he travels in the wrong direction down the Circuit de Monaco! Simone just wanted to make sure that you were paying attention 😉
MEET THE ARTIST – SIMONE DELLADIO
Simone Delladio (Trento, 1980) is an Italian illustrator and comic book artist. He graduated from the School of Comics in Milan in Illustration ad Scriptwriting. As a comic book artist, he worked with several Italian publishers like Renoir Comics and Absolute Black; he also worked as an illustrator with Asterion Press (Sine Requie) e Asmodee Italia. He is currently working with both national and international publishers, such as Gruner und Jahr/Mondadori, Rizzoli, Star Comics, Edizioni Inkiostro, Yemaya/Asmodee Italia and Dark Horse. In 2019 he collaborated with Sergio Bonelli Editore drawing an issue of Dampyr (“Pirates”), written by Giulio Antonio Gualtieri.
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THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | MONTE CARLO, MONACO | WITH ARTIST, SIMONE DELLADIO
What Happened at the Monaco Grand Prix?
Recap
8: THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | BARCELONA, SPAIN | WITH ARTIST, SIMONE DELLADIO
Carlos Sainz approaches turn 4 of Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, as the raceway sweeps back in the distance. Many sites of Park Güell can be seen including a sun-like, tile-shard mosaic by José María Jujol Gibert, the blue and white tiled tower of the porter lodge, and the colorful serpentine, undulating bench balustrade that blends perfectly with this unique and inspired cover.
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THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | BARCELONA, SPAIN | WITH ARTIST, SIMONE DELLADIO
What Happened at the Spanish Grand Prix?
Recap
9: THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | MONTREAL, CANADA | WITH ARTIST, CLAUDIA SG IANNICIELLO
Charles Leclerc squeals around a corner of Vieux-Port de Montréal enjoying the fiery red Maple leaves with the downtown skyline in his rear view.
MEET THE ARTIST – CLAUDIA SG IANNICIELLO
Claudia SG Ianniciello is an Italian illustrator with a degree in architecture from the University Roma3, a diploma in Illustration from the International School of Comics in Rome, and a master’s in Digital Coloring.
She worked as a colorist on the American market, for IDW Publishing and Image Comics, on Angel, Star Trek, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
She has produced illustrations both for private, public, and independent publishers such as Editions Ricordi, the Italian State Police, Ares Film, ALIA, KOF, Ballistic, and Truckers Studio. She currently works as a freelance cover artist for Titan Comics, A Wave Blue World, Zenescope, Valiant Entertainment, Astorina, and Panini Comics.
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THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | MONTREAL, CANADA | WITH ARTIST, CLAUDIA SG IANNICIELLO
What Happened at the Canadian Grand Prix?
Recap
10: THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA | WITH ARTIST, MARCO ITRI
Carlos Sainz hugs the corner of the Red Bull ring as he approaches the finish line for a hopeful win in this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix!
MEET THE ARTIST – MARCO ITRI
Marco Itri is an Italian comic book artist who made his debut on the American market after
graduating from the Italian School of Comix. Some of his published work includes
Djungle, an anthropomorphic western tale published by Panini Comics, Volition
for Aftershok, and Zombicide for Cmon Games. He is currently working on the series
Dragonero, published by Sergio Bonelli Editore and on Orcs and Goblins for Soleil.
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THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA | WITH ARTIST, MARCO ITRI
What Happened at the Austrian Grand Prix?
Recap
11: THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | SILVERSTONE, ENGLAND | WITH ARTIST, CLAUDIA SG IANNICIELLO
Carlos Sainz enjoys the stone walls and wildflowers of the British countryside before taking his place on the podium next to his team mate Charles Leclerc at Silverstone!
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THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | SILVERSTONE, ENGLAND | WITH ARTIST, CLAUDIA SG IANNICIELLO
What Happened at the British Grand Prix?
Recap
12: The Art of Formula 1 | Budapest, Hungary | With Artist, Elena Casagrande
Charles Leclerc takes a short cut from the race to enjoy the thermal spas of Széchenyi in City Park not far from Heroes’ Square!
Meet the Artist – Elena Casagrande
After attending the International School of Comics, Elena Casagrande made her debut in the US market with IDW Publishing (Star Trek, Ghost Whisperer, Angel, Doctor Who, X-files). She also worked for Marvel Comics in the United States, contributing to such titles as Spiderman, Spitfire and RedHulk.
She worked on magazines like Vigilante, Batgirl, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and Wonder Woman for DC Comics. Elena participated in the final series of the comic book Hack/Slash with Image Comics. She illustrated the sequel to Big Trouble in Little China and worked on the last series of Mike Carey’s Suicide Risk with BOOM! Studios. She also launched the new series Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor for Titan Comics.
Casagrande contributed to the latest series of Black Widow for Marvel Comics with Kelly Thompson, winning the prestigious Eisner Award 2021 as Best New Series. She is currently a part of Marvel’s 2023 Stormbreakers class, a program that highlights the top emerging artists in the illustration and comic book industry.
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The Art of Formula 1 | Budapest, Hungary | With Artist, Elena Casagrande
What Happened at the Hungarian Grand Prix?
Recap
13: The Art of Formula 1 | Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium | With Artist, Elena Casagrande
Carlos Sainz defies all laws of physics as he glides through the canals of Spiegelrei Bruges at 51.212771, 3.228935
Fantastic job by Elena Casagrande, including reflections, motion blur, jagged rooftop edges, building bends due to perspective and / or Sainz just ripping through the center of the image, with low sunlight on the left and shadow and darkness on the right. The residue from the car trail resembles paint splatter more than water as if Sainz drove over Casagrande’s drying masterpiece to say ‘don’t forget me’ as he zoomed by. Very interesting and exciting work!
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The Art of Formula 1 | Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium | With Artist, Elena Casagrande
What Happened at the Belgium Grand Prix?
Recap
14: The Art of Formula 1 | Zandvoort, Netherlands | With Artist, Paolo Barbieri
Charles Leclerc checks out the beach at Zandvoort aan Zee and rushes back to the dunes, seaside track of Circuit Zandvoort looking for a win over ‘he who shall not be named’, otherwise known as the flying Dutchman.
Meet the Artist – Paolo Barbieri
Paolo Barbieri was born in Mantova, Italy in 1971. He has illustrated covers for books by
such authors as Michael Crichton, Ursula K. Le Guin, George RR Martin, Umberto Eco,
Marion Zimmer Bradley, Alberto Angela, Wilbur Smith, and many more. He also created
his own success using several legendary archetypes: Greek mythology (Favole degli Dei,
2011), the Apocalypses (L’Apocalisse illustrata da Paolo Barbieri, 2013), and traditional
fairy tales (Fiabe Immortali, 2014). His most recent works are illustrated books by Lo
Scarabeo: Zodiac (2016), Fantasy Cats (2017), Unicorns (2018), Stardragons (2019),
NightFairies (2020), and Dante’s Inferno (L’Inferno di Dante illustrato da Paolo Barbieri –
2021) published by Sergio Bonelli Editore. Paolo Barbieri is also the author of the Lucca
Comics and Games 2021 event poster
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The Art of Formula 1 | Zandvoort, Netherlands | With Artist, Paolo Barbieri
What Happened at the Dutch Grand Prix?
Recap
15: The Art of Formula 1 | Monza, Italy | With Artist, Gianmarco Veronesi
In a rare cover not only are both drivers showcased but so are their race cars. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz escort Alberto Ascari in his 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 Formula racer.
Meet the Artist – Gianmarco Veronesi
Born in 1995, Gianmarco Veronesi is a rising talent among designers and artists in the Italian comic book landscape. After graduating in 2017 from the International School of Comics in Reggio Emilia, under the guidance of fellow artist and mentor Giuseppe Camuncoli, Gianmarco found national success with the publisher, Renoir Comics. He is currently in bookstores with an illustrated biography of the Italian painter Tintoretto, published by Sky Arte Italy, and he is working as an illustrator and art director for many Sky programs. One of these is In Compagnia del Lupo, starring Carlo Lucarelli, and co-produced with the Italian Production Company TIWI. Gianmarco has also previously contributed art to the first two seasons of Scuderia Ferrari’s online awarded motion comic We Race.
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The Art of Formula 1 | Monza, Italy | With Artist, Gianmarco Veronesi
What Happened at the Italian Grand Prix?
Recap
16: The Art of Formula 1 | Marina Bay, Singapore | With Artist, Tommaso Bennato
Marina Bay has quite the pomp and circumstance as Charles Leclerc splashes through the seaside track under the fireworks and big city lights.
Meet the Artist – Tommaso Bennato CV
Tommaso Bennato is an Italian comic book artist and illustrator of the Naples’s suburb. In 2004 he attended “Scuola Internazionale di Comics” in Rome, where he specialized in foreign comics. He participated in many contests and art shows and earned a grant to go to Japan, to have a stage with the company “TOKYO ANIMATION GAKUIN”. He worked with the publisher “KODANSHA” (Japan) and then with “MARVEL”(USA) on a little story of Hulk, but it was in the Belgian-French comics where he found more space to express his love for drawing and storytelling. He worked with various publishers: CLAIR DE LUNE, NARRATIVES, DELCOURT. During that period he moved to France, and
spent 4 years working on books of historic backgrounds such as “Les Sept Merveilles –
L’étoile tombée sur la terre” e “L’homme de l’année T8 : -44 : L’homme qui voulut venger César”. He
also collaborated with the art studio of N.E.M.O. 360 as a concept artist and character designer for
videogames. Bennato eventually returned to Italy and started work on his own webcomic (written and drawn by him) called “Inarime”, published online via Webtoon by Naver Corp (Korea). Bennato also worked as the Art Director and Designer of 3D statues for “Caronte Studios”. Currently, he is working on “ La Couronne de Verre” with the publisher Editions Delcourt.
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The Art of Formula 1 | Marina Bay, Singapore | With Artist, Tommaso Bennato
What happened at the Singapore Grand Prix?
Recap
17: The Art of Formula 1 | Suzuka, Japan | With Artist, Tommaso Bennato
Carlos Sainz Jr. kicks it up a notch in preparation for the Japanese Grand Prix after a big win in Singapore!
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The Art of Formula 1 | Suzuka, Japan | With Artist, Tommaso Bennato
What happened at the Japanese Grand Prix?
Recap
18: The Art of Formula 1 | Lusail, Qatar | With Artist, Tommaso Bennato
Charles Leclerc is charged to win the Qatar Grand Prix as he launches across the circuit from the purpose-built, smart city of Lusail.
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The Art of Formula 1 | Lusail, Qatar | With Artist, Tommaso Bennato
What happened at the Qatar Grand Prix?
Recap
19: The Art of Formula 1 | Austin, USA | With Artist, Paolo Villanelli
Charles Leclerc races under the red veil that makes up the design of the observation tower at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas.
Meet the Artist – Paolo Villanelli
Paolo Villanelli was born in Rome in 1987. He graduated from Roma Tre in Economics and Management before completing his studies at the Scuola Internazionale di Comics and is a member of Baby Ruth Studio.
His career in comics began in 2014 with a short story in Hellraiser: Bestiary #5. Villanelli has worked with IDW as a illustrator and cover artist since 2014, working on titles like: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Action Man, and Optimus Prime. He has also created cover art for various titles including: G.I. Joe, Action Man, TMNT, G.I. Joe vs. Street Fighter, First Strike, and Rom vs. Transformers: Shining Armors.
Villanelli has also worked with Marvel Comics Since 2016, contributing to titles such as: Squadron Supreme, Guardians Of Infinity, Deadpool, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Generations: the Marvels.
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The Art of Formula 1 | Austin, USA | With Artist, Paolo Villanelli
What happened at the United States Grand Prix?
Recap
20: The Art of Formula 1 | Mexico City, Mexico | With Artist, Michele Pasta
Carlos Sainz speeds through the ancient Mesoamerican city of Teotihuacan just barely avoiding Quetzalcoatl the feathered serpent on his way to a podium finish!
Meet the Artist – Michele Pasta
Michele Pasta graduated from the International School of Comics in 2013. From 2013 to 2016 he began his artistic career with BOOM!Studios and Titan Comics as Elena Casagrande’s assistant. At the same time he also worked for DC Comics, collaborating with David Messina and Gaetano Carlucci. From 2016 to 2018 he officially debuted in IDW Publishing on Rom, the space knight as an inker, drawn by David Messina and written by Chris Ryall and Cristos Gage. In these two years, Michele closes two narrative arcs and a self-contained book on the character’s origins. In 2018 he created a cover for IDW on issue 84 of TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and began a new collaboration, as ink assistant, with Arianna Florean for Star Wars Adventures (IDW Publishing). In 2021 Michele worked for Sergio Bonelli Editore on Mr. Evidence no.1 with Fabrizio Des Dorides on pencils.
In 2016 he began teaching at the International School of Comics on courses including: specialization course in American comics, course on inking techniques and styles, a traditional inking workshop and a specialization course on the Clip Studio Paint program. In 2018 has collaborated with the San Leone Magno institute, teaching drawing to children and teenagers. In 2022 he began his career in the university sector by collaborating with RUFA, Rome University of Fine Arts, where he holds the teaching position of the Drawing techniques and technologies course. Michele continues teaching courses at the International Comics and RUFA, and is working on his first editorial project for the French market. In addition to collaborations and teaching, Michele has been working a personal project, soon to be published.
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The Art of Formula 1 | Mexico City, Mexico | With Artist, Michele Pasta
What happened at the Mexican Grand Prix?
Recap
21: THE ART OF FORMULA 1 | SAO PAULO, BRAZIL | WITH ARTIST, …
(This is the first time that I have seen since 2017 that there was no cover art for a race)
22: The Art of Formula 1 | Las Vegas, Nevada | With Artist, Giovanni Timpano
The Glitz and the glam of the Las Vegas strip is even striking for team Ferrari as they take a break to pose under the welcome sign before the big race. Good luck team!
Meet the Artist – Giovanni Timpano
Giovanni P. Timpano is an Italian comic book artist active mainly on the American market.
He made his debut in 2013 with Dynamite on “The Shadow”, which he illustrated —
between the regular series, various miniseries and one-shot specials — for 5 years, ending
his run with the 2017 crossover “The Shadow/Batman”. With Dynamite he also worked on
“Lone Ranger”, “Green Hornet”, “Justice Inc.” and “Vampirella”. In 2016 he co-created (with
Zack Kaplan) the 16-issue limited series “Eclipse”, published by Image Comics. In 2020 he
began his collaboration with Activision on the in-game comics for the videogame “Call of
Duty Mobile”, working on both short stories and illustrations for events such as “Warzone”
and “Cold War”. He is currently illustrating his first Italian comic book written by Italian director Fabio Guaglione and published by Panini Comics
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The Art of Formula 1 | Las Vegas, Nevada | With Artist, Giovanni Timpano
What happened at the Las Vegas Grand Prix?
Recap
23: The Art of Formula 1 | Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi | With Artist, Giovanni Timpano
Carlos Sainz jumps on the wrong track in Abu Dhabi! Instead, he decides to pull some G-forces on the Formula Rossa track at Ferrari World!
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The Art of Formula 1 | Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi | With Artist, Giovanni Timpano
What happened at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
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