Besides having entered many races in an Alfa Romeo, Cortese became most famous for his affiliation with Ferrari between 1947 and 1949, driving the first race car built by Ferrari in 1947, the Ferrari 125 S, which brought victories at four races in 1947.
Cortese was known for his participation in Alfa Romeo races and became particularly famous for driving the Ferrari 125 S between 1947 and 1949. This car, which Ferrari built in 1947, won four races during its first year of competition.