Miguel Ramos, one of the top GT drivers in the international scene, is joining this season the International GT Open. The 39-year-old Portuguese driver, who has been a works Maserati driver in the FIA-GT in the last four seasons, will drive the new Ferrari 458 entered by EdilCris alongside Italy’s Raffaele Giammaria, who will start his third season with the Italian squad.
 
EdilCris, a long-time contender in the GT Open, finished in an excellent third position in the final overall standings last year, with Giammaria-Toccacelo taking two wins and fighting for the title until the last round. The Bergamo-based team owned by Giancristiano Cavalleri will have a new Ferrari 458 for 2011.
 
Miguel Ramos has a long curriculum in GT and sportscar racing, which he joined after racing in F.3. He won the Spanish GT Championship in 2002 and the Italian series in 2005 and can claim 2 wins in the FIA-GT. He’s also raced at Le Mans and in the Le Mans Series.
 
The agreement between Ramos and EdilCris also covers the Spanish GT / Iber GT Championship where he will share the 458 with his younger brother João, who has experience in rallying, raids and mono-brand trophies.

Source : International GT Open