Salvatore Cicatelli
Encyclopedia
Salvatore Cicatelli is a professional racing driver
from Italy
.
in 2007, racing in the Italian Formula Azzurra
championship. After a season–long battle with fellow Italian driver Marco Zipoli
, Cicatelli won the title by a single point, winning half of the season's fourteen races and taking a further four podium places in the process.
debut, racing in the season–ending Italian Formula Renault 2.0 Winter series
held at Vallelunga
. Driving for Viola Formula Racing, he finished seventh in the standings with 44 points.
, Cicatelli graduated to the prestigious Italian Formula Three Championship
, racing for BVM–Target Racing
. In a championship dominated by Mirko Bortolotti
and Edoardo Piscopo
, he finished every race of the season and took four podium places to finish third in the standings. This result was enough for him to earn a test in a Ferrari F2008
Formula One car
alongside Bortolotti and Piscopo, which took place at Fiorano
on 27 November 2008. He completed a total of 33 laps at the test, recording a best lap time of 1:01.243, and was the slowest of the three drivers.
Cicatelli stayed in the championship for the 2009 season
, joining the Corbetta Competizioni team. This relationship lasted for only six races, however, before he left the outfit to join Team Ghinzani
. Despite the switch of teams, he finished the season in seventh place, taking podium positions at Misano
, Varano
and Imola
.
Auto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
from Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
.
Formula Azzurra
After completing a karting career that spanned six years, Cicatelli stepped up to single–seatersOpen wheel car
Open-wheel car, formula car, or often single-seater car in British English, describes cars with the wheels outside the car's main body and, in most cases, one seat. Open-wheel cars contrast with street cars, sports cars, stock cars, and touring cars, which have their wheels below the body or fenders...
in 2007, racing in the Italian Formula Azzurra
Formula Abarth
Formula Abarth , is an open wheel racing series based in Italy and Europe . The first season was in 2005.During 2008 and 2009 the main Formula Azzurra category has been known as the Trofeo Alboreto...
championship. After a season–long battle with fellow Italian driver Marco Zipoli
Marco Zipoli
Marco Zipoli is an Italian racing driver. He has competed in such series as the Italian Formula Three Championship and was runner-up in 2009. He trialled for the Ferrari Formula One team in 2009.-External links:*...
, Cicatelli won the title by a single point, winning half of the season's fourteen races and taking a further four podium places in the process.
Formula Renault 2.0
At the end of 2007, Cicatelli made his Formula RenaultFormula Renault
Formula Renault is a class of formula racing founded in 1971. It is popular in Europe and other countries. Regarded as an entry-level series to motor racing, it is a respected series where drivers can learn advanced racecraft before moving on to Formula Three, World Series by Renault, GP2 or...
debut, racing in the season–ending Italian Formula Renault 2.0 Winter series
Italian Formula Renault Championship
Formula Renault 2.0 Italia is a Formula Renault 2.0 racing series that is based in Italy. The series races mostly on Italian races but it has regular races at Belgium's Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and in Spain....
held at Vallelunga
ACI Vallelunga Circuit
The Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi is a racing circuit situated north of Rome, Italy, near Vallelunga of Campagnano. Vallelunga was built as a sand oval in 1959. From 1963 the circuit held the Rome Grand Prix, and in 1967 a new loop was added when the track became the property of the...
. Driving for Viola Formula Racing, he finished seventh in the standings with 44 points.
Formula Three
The following season2008 Italian Formula Three season
The 2008 Italian Formula Three season was the 44th Italian Formula Three Championship season. It began on May 10 at Mugello and ended on October 19 at Vallelunga after 16 races....
, Cicatelli graduated to the prestigious Italian Formula Three Championship
Italian Formula Three Championship
The Italian Formula Three Championship is the Formula Three racing competition in Italy.-History:Formula Three has traditionally been regarded as the first major stepping stone for F1 hopefuls - it is typically the first point in a driver's career at which most drivers in the series are aiming at...
, racing for BVM–Target Racing
Target Racing
Target Racing is an auto racing team based in Italy and is sometimes known as BVM - Target Racing....
. In a championship dominated by Mirko Bortolotti
Mirko Bortolotti
Mirko Bortolotti is an Italian racing driver currently leading the FIA Formula Two Championship.-Italian series:...
and Edoardo Piscopo
Edoardo Piscopo
- Formula BMW :After previously competing in karting, Piscopo began his single seater career in Formula BMW USA in 2005, where he finished fifth with three wins for EuroInternational.- Formula Renault :...
, he finished every race of the season and took four podium places to finish third in the standings. This result was enough for him to earn a test in a Ferrari F2008
Ferrari F2008
The Ferrari F2008 is a Formula One motor racing car, which Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro used to compete in the 2008 Formula One season.The car was unveiled to the public on January 6, 2008. It features a new standard Electronic Control Unit , which is the electronic system that controls all the cars,...
Formula One car
Formula One car
A modern Formula One car is a single-seat, open cockpit, open wheel racing car with substantial front and rear wings, and an engine positioned behind the driver. The regulations governing the cars are unique to the championship...
alongside Bortolotti and Piscopo, which took place at Fiorano
Fiorano Circuit
The Fiorano Circuit is a private racetrack owned by Ferrari for development and testing purposes. It is located near the Italian town of Maranello....
on 27 November 2008. He completed a total of 33 laps at the test, recording a best lap time of 1:01.243, and was the slowest of the three drivers.
Cicatelli stayed in the championship for the 2009 season
2009 Italian Formula Three season
The 2009 Italian Formula Three season was the 45th Italian Formula Three Championship season. It began on May 9, 2009 in Adria and ended on October 18 in Monza. Italian driver Daniel Zampieri won the title at the last round in Monza...
, joining the Corbetta Competizioni team. This relationship lasted for only six races, however, before he left the outfit to join Team Ghinzani
Team Ghinzani
Team Ghinzani is a motor racing team based in Italy, involved in many areas of motorsport. The team was founded in 1992 by Piercarlo Ghinzani, who raced in Formula One between and .- History :...
. Despite the switch of teams, he finished the season in seventh place, taking podium positions at Misano
Misano World Circuit
The Misano World Circuit and before 2006 called Circuito Internazionale Santamonica, is an Italian racetrack located next to the town of Misano Adriatico in the frazione of Santamonica. Originally designed in 1969 as a length of , it hosted its first event in 1972...
, Varano
Autodromo Riccardo Paletti
Autodromo Riccardo Paletti is a motorsport race track near Varano in the Province of Parma, Italy.The track began as a small oval in 1969, and this was then expanded to a full , 11 turn race track...
and Imola
Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari is an auto racing circuit near the Italian town of Imola, east of Bologna and east of the Ferrari factory in Maranello....
.
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Formula Azzurra Formula Abarth Formula Abarth , is an open wheel racing series based in Italy and Europe . The first season was in 2005.During 2008 and 2009 the main Formula Azzurra category has been known as the Trofeo Alboreto... |
PKF Racing | 14 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 110 | 1st |
| Italian Formula Renault 2.0 - Winter series | Viola Formula Racing | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 7th | |
| 2008 | Italian Formula Three Championship 2008 Italian Formula Three season The 2008 Italian Formula Three season was the 44th Italian Formula Three Championship season. It began on May 10 at Mugello and ended on October 19 at Vallelunga after 16 races.... |
BVM–Target Racing Target Racing Target Racing is an auto racing team based in Italy and is sometimes known as BVM - Target Racing.... |
16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 61 | 3rd |
| 2009 | Italian Formula Three Championship 2009 Italian Formula Three season The 2009 Italian Formula Three season was the 45th Italian Formula Three Championship season. It began on May 9, 2009 in Adria and ended on October 18 in Monza. Italian driver Daniel Zampieri won the title at the last round in Monza... |
Corbetta Competizioni | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 67 | 7th |
| Team Ghinzani Team Ghinzani Team Ghinzani is a motor racing team based in Italy, involved in many areas of motorsport. The team was founded in 1992 by Piercarlo Ghinzani, who raced in Formula One between and .- History :... |