Honour for F1 Ferrari designer Rory Byrne
Many F1 insiders believe that the recent resurgence of Ferrari is due in no small measure to the 'magic Byrne touch'.
SOUTH African Dr Rory Byrne, designer of the Formula One cars that took Michael Schumacher to a record number of Grand Prix wins at Benetton and Ferrari, is to be inducted into the South African Hall of Fame at Concours South Africa 2018, to be held at the beautiful Steyn City Parkland Residence this year from August 10-12.
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Rory was a guest of honour as a friend of Munster motoring aficiando Rod Kinsey’s at the opening of Rod’s vintage motor museum earlier this year.
His induction into the Hall of Fame follows last year’s Concours South Africa-hosted induction ceremony where two of the country’s most famous racing drivers, Sarel van der Merwe and Ian Scheckter were inducted.
Hall of Fame honours outstanding achievements amongst South Africans and inductees include famous people from all walks of life, including statesman Nelson Mandela, golfer Gary Player and athlete Wayde van Niekerk.
Rory Byrne is one of the most successful Formula One car designers of all time, with his achievements rating alongside other legendary car designers such as Adrian Newey, Colin Chapman, and another South African, Gordon Murray.
And, never one to shy away from a challenge, a few years ago Rory was once-again lured back to Ferrari in a part-time design consultancy role.
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