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Eddie Irvine last drove for the Scuderia in 1999, but it still pays well
Being a Ferrari driver can be seen as a mixed blessing, as you would represent one of the most iconic racing teams and earn millions, but there could also be challenges associated with it.
Jacques Villeneuve’s former Williams teammate, Heinz Harald Frentzen, recently shared on social media that being recognized as an ex-Ferrari driver could still get you free food in Italian restaurants, making it seem like a desirable perk.
Eddie Irvine, who was Michael Schumacher’s teammate at Ferrari in the late ’90s, won four races with the team and narrowly missed out on the 1999 world championship, becoming a fan favorite during his time at the Scuderia.
The allure of enjoying complimentary meals in Italian eateries just for having driven for Ferrari can tip the scales in favor of it being a good thing after all.
Despite the mixed emotions, there seems to be a sense of prestige and special treatment that comes with being associated with Ferrari in the world of Formula 1.
