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THE RACING TEAM IS ESTABLISHED Losing their eldest brother left the remaining Maserati boys determined to carry on his dreams. Because five of the brothers had shared an interest in mechanics and engineering, the surviving four joined forces, led by middle brother Alfieri, the first whom Carlo had helped obtain his professional start. Rather than changing jobs, Alfieri remained at Isotta Fraschini and worked his way up at the firm. He found a place for himself on its racing team. Like his older brother, he excelled at both engineering and racing. Alfieri also developed a talent for public relations, which helped him build a reputation in automotive engineering. Officine Alfieri Maserati SA By 1914, four years after the death of his oldest brother, Alfieri, 27, had saved the funds to found his automotive company—Officine Alfieri Maserati SA. Partnering with Ettore, 20, and Ernesto, 16, the brothers began their auto company in Bologna, Italy, in December of that year.

The Racing Team is Established

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