Gigi Romano
The Long Road Back to the Front An Established Racing Power, a Technical Challenger and the Changing Order of the 1990s Gigi Romano Copyright © 2026 Gigi Romano All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except for brief quotations used in reviews, criticism or scholarly discussion, or as otherwise permitted by applicable copyright law. Trademark and Independence Disclaimer This book is an independent, unofficial historical and technical publication. It is not affiliated with, authorised, sponsored or endorsed by Formula One Management, Formula One, the FIA, Ferrari, Williams, BMW, Renault, McLaren or any other racing team, manufacturer, championship organiser or rights holder. All trademarks, registered names, logos, vehicle designations and other proprietary references mentioned in this book remain the property of their respective owners. Their use is strictly for identification, historical commentary and educational discussion and does not imply any commercial association or endorsement. Historical Accuracy Disclaimer Every reasonable effort has been made to present an accurate and balanced account of the historical events, technical developments, championship results and individuals discussed in this book. The information is based on historical records, published sources and technical accounts available at the time of writing. Certain technical specifications, historical interpretations and accounts of disputed events may differ between sources. The author and publisher accept no responsibility for inadvertent errors, omissions or subsequent revisions to historical information. Technical and Safety Disclaimer The engineering explanations and motorsport discussions in this publication are provided for historical, educational and general informational purposes only. They are not intended as professional engineering advice or instructions for designing, modifying, maintaining or operating racing vehicles. Motorsport involves significant risks, and all technical activities should be undertaken only by appropriately qualified professionals using relevant safety procedures. Cover Artwork Disclaimer The cover artwork is an illustrative artistic representation of historical motor racing. It is not an official team image or an exact depiction of any particular racing car, driver or Grand Prix event.