88 – Michela Cerutti
Country of origin: Italy
Date of birth: 18 February 1987
Race number: 88
Rome-born Michela Cerruti’s love affair with speed and adrenalin began at age 6 when she discovered the excitement of ski-ing. She pursued the sport for the following ten years, competing at regional and national level.
He motor racing career began after her father Aldo ‘Baronio’ Cerruti, also a racing driver, decided to enrol her in a safe driving course in 2006 with Mario Ferraris, son of car-preparer 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 in a shared drive with Mario Ferraris, finishing third in the class standings. She remained in CITE in 2009, racing an Abarth 500.
For 2010 Michela stepped up to the Superstars Series, racing a Mercedes C63 for the Romeo Ferraris team. She also competed in the Italian GT Championship Italian GT Championship for the team in a Ferrari F430.
Remaining in the Superstars Series for a second season in 2011, Michela 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 points lead. The series went to the final round, where she was a close second for the Italian points race.
