Luca Filippi
Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Luca Filippi
- Nationality: Italy
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Gold
- Recent Team: N/A
- Total Podiums: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
- Total Races: 0
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Racer Overview
Luca Filippi, born on August 9, 1985, is an Italian racing driver with a diverse career spanning various motorsport disciplines. Filippi's journey began in karting, and he quickly progressed through the ranks, showcasing his talent in Formula Renault 2000 and Formula 3000, where he became the CSAI Champion. His early success earned him a Formula 1 test debut with Minardi in 2005, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Filippi is well-known for his time in the GP2 Series, where he competed from 2006 to 2012. In 2007, driving for Super Nova Racing, he emerged as a top contender, finishing fourth overall in the championship. His performance led to a test with Honda Racing F1 in 2007 and Super Aguri F1. In 2008, he became the official Honda Racing F1 test driver. After a stint in GP2 Asia Series, Filippi continued to demonstrate his abilities in Auto GP, securing multiple wins and ultimately finishing as runner-up in 2011.
Transitioning to IndyCar in 2013, Filippi continued to expand his racing experience, achieving a podium finish and showcasing his adaptability on the American racing scene. More recently, he competed in Formula E and currently drives a Hyundai in the TCR Europe series.