Patrick Dempsey is behind the wheel of a vintage car to play Piero Taruffi in Ferrari in Italy

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Patrick Dempsey looked dashing behind the wheel of a sports car on the set of Ferrari in Modena, Italy on Tuesday. The 56-year-old actor donned a vintage helmet and goggles for his portrayal of racing legend Piero Taruffi.The biopic, which tells the life story of the Italian automotive entrepreneur, co-stars Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, Penelope Cruz as his wife, Laura, and Shailene Woodley as his partner, Lina Lardi.

Dashing: Patrick Dempsey, 56, looked dashing behind the wheel of a sports car on the set of Ferrari in Modena, Italy Tuesday Legend: The 56-year-old actor donned a vintage helmet and goggles for his portrayal of racing legend Piero TaruffiMakeup artists used their magic to make it appear as if the Grey's Anatomy alum had just returned from a high speed ride.

His face looked dirty from the nose down, as it would at the end of a race. The star was costumed in a black pull over and khaki work pants.

He wore driving gloves in keeping with the period. Earlier this month the star spoke about his role while being honored at Disney's D23 expo, revealing, 'I’m having a great time, I get to drive a lot of fast cars.' It's difficult to tell in these latest photos, but the Disenchanted star's hair has been bleached a snowy white to match his character's coif.