Ricardo Risatti
An Argentine driver who conquered the competitive Spanish Formula Three series before becoming a mainstay in his home country's touring car racing.
Born 1986 (age 40)·Argentine racing driver·Birthday: September 27·Millennials
Biography
Ricardo 'Caíto' Risatti's motorsport career has been defined by success abroad and enduring presence at home. The Argentine announced himself on the international stage by seizing the 2006 Spanish Formula Three championship, a fiercely competitive series that has launched many F1 careers. That victory marked the peak of his open-wheel journey in Europe. Returning to Argentina, Risatti seamlessly transitioned to tin-top racing, becoming a fixture in the popular TC 2000 touring car series. There, he evolved into a seasoned veteran, known for his calculated racecraft and consistency. While his path didn't lead to Formula One, Risatti built a respected career as a champion in Europe and a durable competitor in the demanding arena of Argentine touring cars, where he continues to race.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Ricardo was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Ricardo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Ricardo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2006 Spanish Formula Three Championship.
- Has been a long-time competitor in Argentina's premier TC 2000 touring car series.
- Participated in the GP2 Series, the final feeder series before Formula One, in 2007.
Did You Know?
His nickname 'Caíto' is a common Argentine diminutive for Ricardo.
He tested for the Midland Formula One team in 2006 following his Spanish F3 title.
His brother, Martín Risatti, is also a professional racing driver.
“I race to win, whether it's in Europe or back home.”
