Toni Vilander

Toni Vilander, born on July 25, 1980, is a Finnish professional racing driver with a career spanning from karting to international GT racing. He began racing karts at the age of five, showcasing early talent by winning the Junior A class of the Finnish Karting Championship in 1995, followed by German and Oceanic championships in 1999. Vilander transitioned to open-wheel cars in 2001 and by 2004, he was competing in Italian Formula 3. In 2005, he participated in Italian Formula 3000 and the Italian GT Championship, securing the title.

Vilander is particularly renowned for his success in GT racing, especially with Ferrari. He became a Ferrari race driver in 2006. He has multiple victories and championships under his belt, including the GT2 class of the FIA GT Championship in 2007 and 2008. Driving for AF Corse, he secured two victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMGTE Pro class, in 2012 and 2014. 2014 also saw him win the FIA World Endurance Cup for GT Drivers. Other notable achievements include winning the GT1 class of the Italian GT Championship in 2006 and the Bathurst 12 Hour race in 2017.

Beyond racing, Vilander has maintained close ties with motorsports, including roles as a brand ambassador for Ferrari, assisting Ferrari race car owners, operating a racing-themed bar and grill, and serving as a Formula 1 commentator in Finnish television. He remains a part of the Ferrari racing team.