MALCOLM’S MARANELLO
The seeds were sown from a trip to Ferrari’s famous Maranello base 30 years ago and, after a decade of graft, M-Sport now has its own piece of Fiorano on its doorstep. This is the vision of M-Sport founder Malcolm Wilson that became reality this year when the final pieces of the project finally came together. The result is a 1.7-mile FIA Grade 3 test track that is surrounded by a new ultra-modern behemoth of a workshop.
Approaching the Cumbrian village of Dovenby, there’s a sign that reads ‘Welcome to Dovenby please drive carefully’. It’s a touch ironic, since within 100 metres of that sign is the headquarters of World Rally Championship powerhouse M-Sport.
Although tucked away in the Lake District countryside, it’s an imposing 115-acre site featuring the Dovenby Hall stately home that dates back to the 12th century. It houses
