Salvatore Tavano

After starting his competitive career in karting, Tavano spent two years in the Italian Formula 3 championship.

In 2006 he competed again in the WTCC for N. Technology on an Alfa Romeo 156, obtaining a victory and finishing the season in eighteenth position.

In the same year he participated in two races of the GT OPEN championship, always with a Ferrari F430 GT2 of the Advanced Eng team, obtaining a victory.

In the same year he began his collaboration with SEAT Motorsport Italia as Coordinator in charge of safe and sporty driving instructors and as a test driver.

In 2019, to the activity of coordinator and driver he adds that of Tester Development Manager SEAT Cupra ST Cup Italia, Team Manager for Scuderia del Girasole cars in the Italian TCR DSG Endurance Championship.

In 2020 he continues his commitment as instructor coordinator and as tester for the new CUPRA Leon Competicion which he manages to bring to his first historic victory.

Tavano in his racing gear in 2021
Tavano during the 2003 European Touring Car Championship
Tavano crossing the finish line in first position during a 2020 TCR Italy Touring Car Championship race at Mugello
Tavano during the 2024 TCR Italy Touring Car Championship .