Christophe Hurni

Christophe Hurni, born on December 1, 1962, is a seasoned Swiss racing driver with a diverse career spanning several decades. Hurni's initial foray into motorsports began in 1983 when he participated in the Volant Elf talent search at Circuit Paul Ricard, where he reached the finals. He then transitioned through various racing categories, including Formula 3, Renault Clio Cup Switzerland, Formula 3000, and Porsche Carrera Cup. After stepping back to focus on his Sports Promotion team, he returned to racing in 2003.

Hurni gained prominence when he competed in the final round of the 2011 GP3 Series at Monza at the age of 48, making him the oldest driver to participate in a Formula One-sanctioned GP2/GP3 race weekend. More recently, he has found success in GT racing, securing third place in the 2017 European Ferrari Challenge (Coppa Shell championship) and claiming the championship title and Ferrari World Finals in 2018. In 2019, Hurni participated in the Rallye International du Valais driving a Skoda Fabia R5 prepared by Team Balbosca, finishing 24th out of 71 participants, demonstrating his adaptability across different racing disciplines. In 2024, he earned a silver medal for Switzerland at the FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia driving the Ferrari 296 Challenge.

Beyond racing, Christophe Hurni heads Sports-Promotion Sàrl and has been the President of the Automobile Club of Switzerland (ACS), section of Neuchâtel, since March 2011. He is also involved in advising and coaching young drivers, leveraging his extensive experience in motorsport. Hurni's other passions include cycling, water skiing, horse riding, wakeboarding and snowboarding.