Jesse Salmenautio

Jesse Salmenautio, born on August 10, 2001, is a Finnish racing driver hailing from Alajärvi, Finland. Currently 23 years old, Salmenautio has been making his mark in various racing series since his debut. He began his Formula 4 career in Spain before moving to Formula STCC Nordic, where he finished seventh.

Salmenautio has competed in several series, including Italian F4, ADAC Formula 4 Germany, and Prototype Cup Germany. In 2024, he participated in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Final - Pro, finishing 10th. His career statistics include starts in 133 races, with 2 wins and 16 podium finishes. In 2018, he was the runner-up in Formula Academy Finland.

Throughout his career, Salmenautio has demonstrated versatility by participating in different racing categories. In 2020, he joined Bhaitech for his second full season in Italian Formula 4, switching from DRZ Benelli. He has also raced for Koiranen Kemppi Motorsport in the Prototype Cup Germany in 2022, driving a Duqueine M30 - D08.