This essay is a part of Companion Fare, a series of personal stories about traveling with loved ones.

Journalists raved about it. Enthusiasts young and old dreamed about it. Ferrari feared it, and Kanye West rapped about it.

Prema Racing has solidified its reputation as a powerhouse in junior single-seater racing. Founded in 1983, by Angelo Rosin and Giorgio Piccolo, the Italian outfit has been instrumental in shaping the ...