Michela Cerruti
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Michela Cerruti is an Italian
racing driver, currently competing in the Superstars Series.
in Milan
, studying Psychology. Cerruti's racing career began after her father Aldo 'Baronio' Cerruti, also a racing driver, decided to enrol her in a safe driving course with Mario Ferraris, son of car-preparator Romeo Ferraris. Impressed by Michela's 'speed and instinctive car control', Ferraris convinced Cerruti's father to let her race.
She debuted in the Italian Touring Endurance Championship (CITE) in 2008, racing an Alfa Romeo 147
, sharing the drive with Mario Ferraris, finishing third in the class standings. She remained in CITE in 2009, racing a Abarth 500.
For 2010 she stepped up to the Superstars Series, racing a Mercedes C63 AMG
for the Romeo Ferraris team. She also competed in the Italian GT Championship
for the team in a Ferrari F430
.
Remaining in the Superstars Series for a second season in 2011, Cerruti impressed at the opening weekend of the season at Monza
, topping the two free practice sessions. She then went on to finish the first race in second position, before winning the second race and taking the championship lead.
Italy
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racing driver, currently competing in the Superstars Series.
Career
Cerruti attended the Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is a privately-owned Catholic university founded in 1921 by Agostino Gemelli. Its main campus is located in Milan, Italy with satellite campuses in Brescia, Piacenza, Cremona, Rome, and Campobasso...
in Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
, studying Psychology. Cerruti's racing career began after her father Aldo 'Baronio' Cerruti, also a racing driver, decided to enrol her in a safe driving course with Mario Ferraris, son of car-preparator Romeo Ferraris. Impressed by Michela's 'speed and instinctive car control', Ferraris convinced Cerruti's father to let her race.
She debuted in the Italian Touring Endurance Championship (CITE) in 2008, racing an Alfa Romeo 147
Alfa Romeo 147
The Alfa Romeo 147 is a small family car produced by Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 2000 to 2010. The 147 was voted European Car of the Year for 2001, beating the Ford Mondeo and the Toyota Prius....
, sharing the drive with Mario Ferraris, finishing third in the class standings. She remained in CITE in 2009, racing a Abarth 500.
For 2010 she stepped up to the Superstars Series, racing a Mercedes C63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact executive car produced by the Mercedes-Benz division of Daimler AG. First introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 range , the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's lineup until the 1997 arrival of the A-Class...
for the Romeo Ferraris team. She also competed in the Italian GT Championship
Italian GT Championship
The Italian GT Championship is an Italian sports car series founded in 2003 and organized by the Automobile Club d'Italia and the Commissione Sportiva Automobilistica Italiana . It replaced a previous supercar-based championship which ran from 1992 until 2002 when it was folded due to a lack of...
for the team in a Ferrari F430
Ferrari F430
The Ferrari F430 is a sports car that was produced by the Italian automaker Ferrari from 2004 to 2009, as a successor to the 360. It debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show...
.
Remaining in the Superstars Series for a second season in 2011, Cerruti impressed at the opening weekend of the season at Monza
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a race track located near the town of Monza, north of Milan, in Italy. The circuit's biggest event is the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, which has been hosted there since the sport's inception....
, topping the two free practice sessions. She then went on to finish the first race in second position, before winning the second race and taking the championship lead.