Luka Nurmi

Luka Nurmi, born on April 26, 2004, is a Finnish racing driver who has quickly made a name for himself in the world of motorsport. Hailing from Tampere, Finland, Nurmi began his racing journey at the young age of five, competing in karting series from 2009 to 2018. His dedication and skill led to multiple achievements in karting, including a silver medal in the Rotax Max Finland series and a bronze medal in the BNL series in 2016. In 2017, he earned the title of Finnish Rookie of the Year.

Transitioning from karting, Nurmi demonstrated his versatility by competing in various racing disciplines. In 2019, he participated in the RX Academy rallycross series and the Porsche Sprint Challenge NEZ, securing a bronze medal in the latter. The year 2020 marked a significant breakthrough as he clinched the Legends Finland (Semi-Pro) and Porsche Sprint Challenge NEZ championships, becoming the youngest driver to win the Porsche Sprint Challenge NEZ series. Nurmi continued his success in 2021, winning the Legends Finland (Pro) title and the prestigious Ferrari Challenge World Final. He also achieved a bronze medal in the Ferrari Challenge Europe in the same year. In 2023, he added to his accolades with a silver in the Italy GT3 Sprint series and a Finnish Ice Circuit Legends Championship.

Luka Nurmi's rapid ascent in motorsport is fueled by his ambition to compete at the highest levels, with a dream of winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans and becoming a professional driver for Ferrari. His achievements at a young age, combined with his determination and versatility, position him as a rising star in the world of GT racing. In 2024, Nurmi is competing in the Italian GT Championship Sprint series with Emil Frey Racing, driving an AF Corse Ferrari 488 GT3, aiming for the PRO-title with his Austrian teammate Jasin Ferati. His hobbies include Thai boxing, snowboarding and going to the gym.