Last weekend saw Ferrari take to the track at Arezzo in an event organised to support Telethon and genetic research. The Corporate Kart Challenge - 24 Hour International Race was run for the first time and saw 41 different teams from the world of sport, business and entertainment get behind the wheel of the 4-stroke karts. Apart from Ferrari, there were squads representing: Minardi, Toyota, Aprilia, Alfa Romeo, Rai and Mascalzone Latino.

Telethon benefited fully from the funds raised by the spectators and by viewers and listeners on TV and radio. Telethon will also receive what is raised from the many other iniatives in support of the cause.

Another attractive proposition is that, from September, the VIP team have auctioned a place in their line-up. The highest donors were rewarded with a racing seat alongside the champions.

For the record, at the end of a tight struggle Team Ottici Riuniti, captained by the son of Giancarlo Minardi, Managing Director of the Minardi Formula 1 team, came out on top. Salvatore Ferragamo’s Accelent and Team Durango came home next.

Ferrari entered two teams who finished 9th and 24th. Among those driving for the Reds were Felipe Massa, Andrea Bertolini, the FIA GT championship Ferrari driver, and the engineer Luca Baldesserri.