However, he qualified for only three grands prix out of ten, and scored no championship points after retiring from each race.

After the German GP, the team replaced him with Eric van de Poele.

After Formula One, Chiesa returned to kart racing and touring cars for several years.

In April 2009, racing squad Swiss Team announced they would be fielding a Maserati Quattroporte in the Italian Superstars touring car series with Chiesa as a driver.

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