Peter Mann

Peter Mann, an American racing driver born on September 5, 1956, has carved out a notable career in the world of motorsports, particularly in endurance racing with Ferrari. His journey is deeply intertwined with the legacy of his family, as his grandfather, Pierre Louis-Dreyfus, competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 11 times, even securing two wins. Inspired by his grandfather's stories, Mann pursued his dream of racing at Le Mans.

Mann's active racing career began after participating in the Le Mans Classic in 2012. He connected with Amato Ferrari, the founder of AF Corse, and started testing with them later that year. By 2014, he made his debut in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, driving a Ferrari 458 Italia. In 2015, he achieved a significant milestone by finishing fifth in the LMGTE Am class at Le Mans. Beyond Le Mans, Mann has competed in various series, including the Ferrari Challenge, European Le Mans Series (ELMS), the World Endurance Championship (WEC), and the Blancpain Endurance Series, securing a first-place finish in the Blancpain Endurance Series Gentlemen Trophy Cup in 2014.

In addition to his racing endeavors, Peter Mann has held the position of President and now Honorary President of the Club Ferrari France Motorsports. He has also participated in Ferrari's Corse Clienti Programme, driving XX and F1 Clienti cars. The Mann family's racing tradition continues with Peter's son, Simon Mann, who is also a successful GT racer, having won the Italian GT Championship multiple times and competing at Le Mans. Peter Mann remains connected to racing through Club Competizioni GT events.