Dario Benuzzi
Dario Benuzzi (born January 1946 in Vignola , Emilia-Romagna ) is an Italian racing driver who became known for his involvement with the car manufacturer Ferrari . He tested the road vehicles from the Ferrari Dino 246 . He also completed Formula 1 test drives for Scuderia Ferrari .
Life
As a test driver at Ferrari, he is responsible for development work, during which he drove five to six hours a day in a Ferrari on their race track, the Pista di Fiorano . His career originally began in 1971 as a mechanic from neighboring Vignola , where he applied for a job at Ferrari. A few years later he started in a prototype department. Over time, he became a test driver.
From the late 1980s to 1993 he was a test driver for Ferrari's Formula 1 racing team.
In the run-up to the 2006 Winter Olympics , Benuzzi was an Olympic torchbearer . He handed the torch to Luca Badoer .
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/ferrari-test-driver-dario-benuzzi-interview-top-gear-2011-08-23
- ↑ “The Olympic Torch designed by Pininfarina arrives at Maranello today for the 36th stop of the torch bearers' run towards Turin, celebrating the long-lasting and prolific relationship between Pininfarina and Ferrari” (italiaspeed.com on January 14, 2012)
Web links
- Career statistics by Dario Benuzzi (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Benuzzi, Dario |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian racing driver |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 1946 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vignola , Emilia-Romagna |