Jason Watt on his way to winning the 1996 International Touring Car round at Silverstone in an Alfa Romeo. Not only was Pianta in charge of Alfa’s racing program from 1993-1996, but he often tested the cars himself. According to Pianta, “It was always good to be in charge of the team and know exactly what the car was like.” Photo: Peter Collins
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Testing, Testing!

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Giorgio Pianta started racing in the 1950s, raced and rallied at international levels through the 1970s, and has held important leadership positions in the competition, research and development departments at Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia. He is a Commissioner of the CSAI in Italy, rep to the FIA, and continues as a consultant to the industry. He is, above all, an open and friendly person, and always a great host in Italy.

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There are many, many good testing stories. The best one is that I am here telling you about them!

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Steve Natale has been playing with cars ever since he was old enough to first hold a matchbox car in his hand. A lifelong enthusiast of anything old with an engine in it or wheels on it, Steve has been active in the hobby for over 35 years. Currently he owns a successful marketing company with his wife Mary, is an automotive photographer, blogger and writer for several automotive magazines and regular contributor to various automotive websites. Steve has attended vintage car events and visited car museums and collections around the world.
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