Finally left Formula 1 in 2011 after a long career at the highest level, and subsquently retired to both design and manufacture karts, but predominantly to run his vast vineyard and winery business near his birthplace in Pescara. Jarno uses his motorsport fame to garner extra publicity and PR for the business. The lure of competition remained though, and in 2014, entered Formula E as a driver, with his own team. He re-entered the team for another season, but unfortunately the team withdrew from the 2015-2016 season quite early on.

Biography last updated 11 Dec 2015