Setiawan Santoso

Setiawan Santoso is an Indonesian racing driver with a diverse background in GT racing, showcasing his skills in various series across Asia. Born on September 16, 1969, Santoso has accumulated experience in different GT classes, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to the sport. He has participated in 26 events.

Santoso's career highlights include multiple podium finishes in the Blancpain GT World Challenge Asia (now Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia) in 2019, primarily in the GT4 Am class. More recently, he secured podiums in the 2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia in the Am class. Throughout his career, he has achieved a total of 11 podiums (2 wins, 2 second-place finishes, and 7 third-place finishes) out of 20 races. Santoso has raced with several notable co-drivers, including Reid Harker, Tanart Sathienthirakul, and Ringo Chong. He's also been associated with EBM (Earl Bamber Motorsport), and has driven cars such as the Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO, Mercedes-AMG GT4, and Porsche 911 GT3 R (992.1 and 991 versions).

In 2023, Santoso partnered with Reid Harker in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia, driving for EBM Giga Racing in a Porsche 911 GT3 R (Type 992). Santoso expressed his excitement for the new car and the potential for increased competitiveness. In early 2025, he participated in the 24H Dubai race with Earl Bamber Motorsport, sharing a car with Thai siblings Tanart and Munkong Sathienthirakul, alongside team owner Earl Bamber.