Set in the summer of 1957, Ferrari chronicles the turbulent life of Enzo Ferrari, a former racecar driver now facing an existential crisis. The company he and his wife, Laura, built from the ground up a decade earlier is on the brink of bankruptcy, its future uncertain. As financial pressures mount, the Ferraris also grapple with personal turmoil, both within their marriage and in their hearts.
Once celebrated for his speed and skill on the racetrack, Enzo now finds himself navigating a far more daunting race—one against time and failure. With the specter of bankruptcy looming, he faces the possibility of losing everything he worked for. Meanwhile, Laura, his fierce and devoted wife, remains by his side, yet their marriage is strained. Their relationship is scarred by the loss of their beloved son, Dino, whose death continues to haunt them both. Enzo’s emotional distance and relentless drive for success are at odds with Laura’s grief, and their shared sorrow intensifies the divide between them.
As Enzo battles the professional and personal crises threatening to tear his world apart, he must also confront the painful reality of his strained relationship with his surviving son, Piero. The acknowledgment of Piero’s presence and the unresolved tension between father and son add further weight to Enzo’s already fractured existence.
Ferrari is a story about the fragility of both family and fortune, capturing the emotional and financial struggles of a man whose legacy was once defined by triumph but now risks being overshadowed by defeat. Through Enzo’s journey, the film delves deep into themes of loss, legacy, and the complex dynamics of love and ambition, all set against the backdrop of post-war Italy, where passion and perseverance intersect in the pursuit of greatness.