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Emanuele Pirro

Emanuele Pirro, 1989. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2010. Used with permission.

Emanuele Pirro, 1989. Copyright LAT Photographic 2010. Used with permission.

Emanuele Pirro, Hockenheim, 2014. Copyright Peter Scholz (http://racing-slz.magix.net), 2016. Used with Permission.

Emanuele Pirro, Hockenheim, 2014. Copyright Peter Scholz (http://racing-slz.magix.net), 2016. Used with Permission.

Born:

12 Jan 1962
Rome

Nationality:

Italy

Grands Prix:

37 (1989-1991)

F2 starts:

11 (1984)

F3000 starts:

22 (1985-1986)

One of sportscars and touring cars modern legends. He won Sebring in 2000 and took a hat-trick of Le Mans wins between 2000-2002. This is on top of touring car titles, a career he eked after leaving F1 and he also won the ALMS title in 2005. He won his 5th Le Mans in 2007. Raced in ALMS in 2008 but dropped in 2009, he retired from major events. Since then he has been in Italian endurance events. He also works for the FIA as a F1 commissioner at the Grand Prix's, also works in TV and in a more ambassadorial role in future and still keeps visiting historic events, as well as being a driver coach and mentor. He also works for the FIA on their endurance commission.

Biography last updated 6 Mar 2017