Jose Maria Lopez
Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Jose Maria Lopez
- Nationality: Argentina
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Platinum
- Recent Team: N/A
- Total Podiums: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
- Total Races: 0
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Racer Overview
José María "Pechito" López, born on April 26, 1983, is a highly accomplished Argentine race car driver with a career spanning various motorsport disciplines. Currently competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with Akkodis ASP, López has established himself as a versatile and decorated driver.
López's career highlights include three FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) titles with Citroën from 2014 to 2016. Furthermore, he secured two World Endurance Championships with Toyota Gazoo Racing in 2020 and 2021. In 2021, he became only the second Argentine driver to win the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans since José Froilán González in 1954. López's early career involved karting and progression through Formula Renault series, including winning the Italian Formula Renault title in 2002 and the Formula Renault V6 Eurocup in 2003. He also competed in Formula 3000 and GP2 Series, showcasing his talent in open-wheel racing.
Beyond his European racing endeavors, López has also achieved success in Argentinian motorsports, securing titles in TC 2000 and Top Race V6. He also participated in Formula E, demonstrating his adaptability to electric racing. With a career marked by numerous victories and championships, José María López continues to be a prominent figure in international motorsports.