Tani Hanna

Tani Hanna is a Lebanese racing driver with a notable presence in the Ferrari Challenge series. Born on January 21, 1964, Hanna began his racing career later in life, marking his first race at the Bahrain International Circuit in 2011 in the Maserati Trofeo JBF RAK Series. Despite starting his racing journey later than most, Hanna has achieved significant success, becoming the first Lebanese driver to win the Ferrari Challenge Asia Pacific Championship in 2018 at Fuji International Speedway, dominating the Coppa Shell class and setting the fastest lap time.

Hanna's passion for cars began in his youth, initially sparked by cleaning and tinkering with family vehicles. This early interest evolved into a racing career after participating in Ferrari's "Corso Pilota" driving courses. He found success in the Ferrari Challenge series, securing the Asia Championship in 2018 and the European Championship in 2019. Throughout his racing career, Hanna has achieved 11 wins and 23 podium finishes. He cites James Hunt and Ayrton Senna as his racing role models, drawing inspiration from their determination and success against the odds.

Beyond his Ferrari Challenge accomplishments, Hanna has participated in endurance races, including multiple podium finishes at the Gulf 12 Hours in Abu Dhabi. He has raced in various countries, carrying the Lebanese flag in over 25 nations. When he isn't racing, Hanna is an entrepreneur, operating slot machine and casinos in six countries in Africa.