Julian Santero

Julián Emmanuel Santero, born on October 21, 1993, is a prominent Argentine motor racing driver hailing from Guaymallén, Mendoza Province. Santero's career began at the young age of 14 in 2008, competing in the Chilean Formula Three Championship. He quickly progressed, debuting in Formula Renault Plus Argentina the following year and securing the championship title in 2010. He continued his ascent in Formula Renault Argentina, clinching the title in 2013.

2013 marked a significant year for Santero as he also finished as runner-up in TC 2000, leading to his debut in Súper TC 2000 in 2014 with the Peugeot Argentina team. In 2015, he became the champion of TC Mouras and entered Turismo Nacional Clase 3. The year 2016 saw him advance to TC Pista and make his Turismo Carretera (TC) debut as a guest driver. He achieved his first TC victory as an official driver in 2017, adding another win that same year. He won two more races in 2018 and 2020.

Santero joined Toyota Gazoo Racing Argentina in 2018 and rejoined Súper TC 2000. In 2020, he secured his first victory in this series. That same year, he was the runner-up in Turismo Nacional Clase 3 driving a Toyota Corolla, and finished fourth in the TC championship. Notably, he won the Turismo Carretera championship in 2024. In January 2024, Santero competed in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season opener at Daytona, driving a Hyundai Elantra N TCR for Victor Gonzalez Racing Team.