Romain Dumas

Romain Dumas, born on December 14, 1977, is a versatile and accomplished French racing driver with a career spanning various motorsport disciplines. Starting in karting in 1992, Dumas transitioned to single-seaters, competing in French Formula Renault and Formula 3 championships. Although tests in Formula 3000, Renault F1, and Champ Car didn't lead to full-time drives, they paved the way for a successful career in endurance racing, GT, and sport-prototype categories.

Dumas has become a familiar name in the world of endurance racing. Since 2001, he has participated in every 24 Hours of Le Mans race. A Porsche factory driver since 2004, he has also been associated with Audi, Volkswagen, and Ford Performance. His impressive list of victories includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2010, 2016), 24 Hours of Spa, Nürburgring 24 Hours, and 12 Hours of Sebring. In 2016, he won the World Endurance Championship. In addition to his endurance racing exploits, Dumas has also demonstrated his versatility by competing in rallying events, including the Dakar Rally, and achieving success at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with multiple overall wins, including a recent victory in 2024 driving a Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck.

Beyond his professional racing endeavors, Dumas indulges his passion for motorsport through private events like the Dakar Rally and World Rally Championship rounds. He is known for his adaptability, having raced in various series, including the American Le Mans Series, FIA GT Championship, and more recently, the FIA World Endurance Championship with Glickenhaus and others. Dumas continues to be a prominent figure in the racing world, balancing his factory commitments with his personal racing pursuits.