The ceremony for the delivery of the “Mecenate dello Sport” award to Piero Ferrari was held today in the Salone d’Onore of CONI.
The award is promoted by the “Fondazione Varaldo Di Pietro” to support the universal values of sports disciplines and to reward figures who, nationally and internationally, have made an essential contribution to the growth of both sports and activities of social and solidarity value.
The Vice President of Ferrari received the award from the hands of Giovanni Di Pietro, President of the “Fondazione Mecenate dello Sport – Varaldo Di Pietro”, and Giovanni Malagò, President of CONI.
The Technical Committee, composed of journalists and national representatives of the world of sport, motivated the choice to award the award to Piero Ferrari for having been able to create and grow over time one of the most famous and prestigious symbols of Italy in the world, not only at a sporting level, capable over time of arousing pride, emotion, a sense of belonging for millions of Italians and representing an absolute value for the development of motor sports in Italy and internationally.
In his acceptance speech, Piero Ferrari said: “Ferrari is made up of many people and I will share this award with everyone in Maranello. Even in Formula 1 there are not only the drivers, but many people behind that work. I was lucky enough to be able to give my contribution, support and also courage, in the good and bad moments. There is a great sense of belonging throughout the company”
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