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Four-time Formula E e-prix starter Michela Cerruti speaks to The Race about her pioneering stint at the very start of Formula E, as well as giving her take on Formula E’s push to have female drivers back in the championship
Michela Cerruti was a pioneering female driver in Formula E, participating in the championship’s early races in 2014 and 2015. Despite facing challenges, including being replaced by Vitantonio Liuzzi in the Trulli team, Cerruti continued in TCR racing before transitioning to an executive role in the automotive industry. As Formula E now seeks to increase female representation, Cerruti shared her insights on her Formula E experience and the championship’s new direction. Reflecting on her time in Formula E, she emphasized the importance of being part of the championship’s innovative beginnings and the evolution of electric motorsport. Though her Formula E journey was brief, Cerruti remains engaged in motorsport, focusing on her passion for GT racing as she looks toward the future.
