 From the late 1980s to 1993, when Nicola Larini stepped in, Benuzzi was the test driver for Ferrari's Formula One cars.Benuzzi was one of the Olympic torch bearer at the Maranello leg for the 2006 Winter Olympics, handing it to fellow test driver, Luca Badoer.Benuzzi was named one of the "Men of the Year 2011" by "Top Gear" for beating unruly Ferraris into shape for 40 long years.