Mike Parisy

Mike Parisy, born on October 8, 1984, in Pau, France, is a professional racing driver with a diverse career spanning various motorsport disciplines. Parisy began his racing journey in karting before transitioning to single-seaters, competing in French Formula Renault. In 2004, he clinched the Formula France title, marking an early milestone in his career. He further honed his skills in the Eurocup Mégane Trophy before making a switch to the Porsche Carrera Cup France in 2006. He consistently performed well, securing fourth place in his debut season and following it up with fifth, second, and fifth positions in subsequent years.

Parisy's expertise extends to GT racing, where he achieved significant success. In 2008 and 2009, he participated in the French GT Championship, earning third place in the GT3 category in 2008 and ultimately winning the class title in 2009. He continued to excel in GT competition, racing in the FIA GT3 European Championship in 2010 and 2011. Driving a Graff Racing Corvette Z06R in 2010, he finished third in the standings with teammate Joakim Lambotte. The following year, the team transitioned to a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, and Parisy secured the runner-up position. 2012 saw Parisy racing in the FIA GT1 World Championship, driving a Porsche 997 GT3-R for Exim Bank Team China, managed by Mühlner Motorsport and securing a win. In 2015, he competed in the Blancpain GT Series with HTP Motorsport in a Bentley Continental.

Beyond his racing achievements, Mike Parisy is also involved in driver development. He manages Formula Kids, a driving school for children and teenagers aged 6 to 18, and the Plein Pau driving school for adults. This demonstrates his commitment to nurturing the next generation of racing talent and sharing his passion for motorsport.