 As a chief test driver, he is responsible for its development work that involves spending five to six hours in a car daily at Ferrari's private track and on the road, then giving feedback to his team of test drivers and car engineers.Originally from the neighbouring Vignola, his career with the factory began in 1971 when as a mechanic, he applied for a job at Ferrari and soon, he began working in its prototype department.He gradually progressed from mechanic to trainee test driver under the auspice of chief test driver Roberto Lippi.