Antonio Fuoco Explained

Antonio Fuoco
Nationality: Italian
Birth Date:20 May 1996
Birth Place:Cariati, Italy
Racing Licence: FIA Platinum
Current Series:FIA World Endurance Championship
First Year:2021
Car Number:50
Former Teams:Cetilar Racing
Starts:24
Wins:3
Podiums:13
Poles:4
Fastest Laps:4
Best Finish:3rd
Year:2022, 2023
Prev Series:Asian Le Mans Series - GT
FIA Formula 2 Championship
GP3 Series

Formula Renault 2.0 Alps
Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0
Prev Series Years:2019–20
201718
201516
2014
2013
2013
Titles:Formula Renault 2.0 Alps
Title Years:2013

Antonio Fuoco (born 20 May 1996) is an Italian racing driver who is currently competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Ferrari AF Corse in the Ferrari 499P. He also serves as a development driver for the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One team and is a junior driver for the Competizione GT. He previously competed in Formula 2 for Charouz Racing System, and is a former member of the Ferrari Driver Academy.[1] [2]

Career

Karting

Born in Cariati, Fuoco debuted in karting at the age of four and raced in various European championships, working his way up from the junior ranks to progress through to the KF2 category by 2012, when he finished third in WSK Euro Series and fourth in the CIK-FIA European KF2 Championship.[3] [4]

Formula Renault

In 2013, Fuoco graduated to single-seaters, racing in the newly launched Formula Renault 2.0 Alps series for Prema Junior.[5] He won races at Vallelunga, Imola, Monza and Mugello and amassed another three podiums.[6] He also competed in a round of the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 championship with the team, at Spa-Francorchamps.[7]

Formula Three

Fuoco stepped up to FIA European Formula Three Championship in 2014, continuing with Prema Powerteam.[8] He finished fifth in the driver standings, with two wins at Silverstone and Spielberg, and 10 podiums out of 33 races.

GP3 Series

On 23 January 2015, it was announced Fuoco would be racing in the GP3 Series with Carlin Motorsport.[9] Despite scoring two podiums, Fuoco experienced an inconsistent season, including crashes at the Red Bull Ring, the Hungaroring, Spa and Monza.

In February 2016, following Carlin's departure from the series, it was announced Fuoco would be racing for Trident, where he collected his maiden victories and finished third in the championship.

FIA Formula 2 Championship

In November 2016, it was announced that Fuoco would graduate to the series, reunite with Prema and partner fellow Ferrari junior and GP3 champion Charles Leclerc for the 2017 season.[10]

FIA Formula E

In October 2018, Fuoco partook in the pre-season test at Valencia with GEOX Dragon and the following month, was named the team's reserve and test driver for the 2018-19 season.[11] [12] In January 2019, Dragon ran Fuoco in the rookie test at Marrakesh where he set the third best time in the overall classification.[13] [14]

Formula One

On 23 June 2015, Fuoco had his first Formula One test with Ferrari during the two-day post-Austrian Grand Prix test in Spielberg at the Red Bull Ring.[15]

On 19 January 2019, when Mick Schumacher was confirmed as a Ferrari Driver Academy driver, it was also confirmed that Fuoco was no longer part of the Academy, but was instead promoted to Ferrari’s F1 simulator team.[16] [17]

He took part in the 2020 Young Driver Test for Ferrari alongside Robert Shwartzman. In December 2021, Fuoco took part in the post-season test at Yas Marina Circuit for Scuderia Ferrari.[18]

Hypercar career

For the 2023 season, Fuoco joined the Ferrari AF Corse outfit in the Le Mans Hypercar category of the World Endurance Championship, partnering Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen in a Ferrari 499P.[19] The opening round at the 1000 Miles of Sebring began with a positive surprise, as Fuoco took the brand's first pole in the top class of the Championship.[20] In 2024, Fuoco, along with Nielsen and Molina of the number 50 Ferrari AF Corse team, won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Hypercar category. [21]

Racing record

Career summary

SeasonSeriesTeamRacesWinsPolesF/LapsPodiumsPointsPosition
2013Formula Renault 2.0 AlpsPrema Junior14655112451st
Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0Prema Powerteam20100N/ANC†
2014FIA Formula 3 European ChampionshipPrema Powerteam32202102555th
align=left Florida Winter Seriesalign=left N/A124337N/A1st
2015GP3 SeriesCarlin180002886th
Formula OneScuderia FerrariDevelopment driver
2016GP3 SeriesTrident1820081573rd
Formula OneScuderia FerrariDevelopment driver
2017FIA Formula 2 ChampionshipPrema Racing221015988th
2018FIA Formula 2 ChampionshipCharouz Racing System2320161417th
2018–19Formula EGEOX DragonTest/Reserve driver
2019Italian GT Sprint ChampionshipAF Corse80??3624th
Formula OneScuderia FerrariTest driver
2019–20Asian Le Mans Series - GTCar Guy Racing100001016th
2020GT World Challenge Europe Endurance CupSMP Racing10100720th
Formula OneScuderia FerrariDevelopment driver
2021FIA World Endurance Championship - LMGTE Amalign=left rowspan=3Cetilar Racing61112755th
IMSA SportsCar Championship - LMP2100000NC‡
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMGTE Am10000N/ADNF
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance CupIron Lynx500102711th
Intercontinental GT ChallengeIron Lynx Motorsport Lab100000NC
AF Corse - Francorchamps Motors20000
Formula OneScuderia FerrariDevelopment driver
2022FIA World Endurance Championship - LMGTE ProAF Corse610151313rd
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMGTE Pro10001N/A3rd
IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTDCetilar Racing3102187028th
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance CupIron Lynx51203872nd
Intercontinental GT ChallengeIron Lynx10001583rd
AF Corse - Francorchamps21002
Formula OneScuderia FerrariDevelopment driver
2023FIA World Endurance Championship - HypercarFerrari AF Corse702141203rd
24 Hours of Le Mans - Hypercar10110N/A5th
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance CupAF Corse50001339th
IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTDCetilar Racing4000063738th
Formula OneScuderia FerrariDevelopment driver
2024FIA World Endurance Championship - HypercarFerrari AF Corse51112982nd*
IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTDCetilar Racing3010173623rd*
24 Hours of Le Mans - HypercarFerrari AF Corse11001501st
As Fuoco was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.
Points only counted towards the Michelin Endurance Cup, and not the overall LMP2 Championship.

Complete Formula Renault 2.0 Alps Series results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete FIA Formula 3 European Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Driver did not finish the race, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race distance.

Complete GP3 Series results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrant123456789101112131415161718PosPoints
2015nowrapCarlinCAT
FEA

CAT
SPR

RBR
FEA

RBR
SPR

SIL
FEA

SIL
SPR

HUN
FEA

HUN
SPR

SPA
FEA

SPA
SPR

MNZ
FEA

MNZ
SPR

SOC
FEA

SOC
SPR

BHR
FEA

BHR
SPR

YMC
FEA

YMC
SPR

6th88
2016nowrapTridentCAT
FEA

CAT
SPR

RBR
FEA

RBR
SPR

SIL
FEA

SIL
SPR

HUN
FEA

HUN
SPR

HOC
FEA

HOC
SPR

SPA
FEA

SPA
SPR

MNZ
FEA

MNZ
SPR

SEP
FEA

SEP
SPR

YMC
FEA

YMC
SPR

3rd157
Driver did not finish the race, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race distance.

Complete FIA Formula 2 Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)

YearEntrant123456789101112131415161718192021222324DCPoints
nowrapPrema RacingBHR
FEA

BHR
SPR

CAT
FEA

CAT
SPR

MON
FEA

MON
SPR

BAK
FEA

BAK
SPR

RBR
FEA

RBR
SPR

SIL
FEA

SIL
SPR

HUN
FEA

HUN
SPR

SPA
FEA

SPA
SPR

MNZ
FEA

MNZ
SPR

JER
FEA

JER
SPR

YMC
FEA

YMC
SPR

8th98
nowrapCharouz Racing SystemBHR
FEA

BHR
SPR

BAK
FEA

BAK
SPR

CAT
FEA

CAT
SPR

MON
FEA

MON
SPR

LEC
FEA

LEC
SPR

RBR
FEA

RBR
SPR

SIL
FEA

SIL
SPR

HUN
FEA

HUN
SPR

SPA
FEA

SPA
SPR

MNZ
FEA

MNZ
SPR

SOC
FEA

SOC
SPR

YMC
FEA

YMC
SPR

7th141

Complete GT World Challenge results

GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup

(Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearTeamCarClass1234567Pos.Points
2020nowrapSMP RacingnowrapFerrari 488 GT3ProIMONÜRSPA
6H
SPA
12H
SPA
24H
LEC
20th7
2021nowrapIron LynxnowrapFerrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020ProMNZ
LEC
SPA
6H

SPA
12H

SPA
24H

NÜR
CAT
11th27
2022nowrapIron LynxnowrapFerrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020ProIMO
LEC
SPA
6H

SPA
12H

SPA
24H

HOC
CAT
2nd87

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantClassMakeEngine123456789101112RankPoints
2021nowrapCetilar RacingLMP2nowrapDallara P217nowrapGibson GK428 4.2 L V8DAY
SEBWGLWGLELKLGAPETNC†0†
2022nowrapCetilar RacingGTDnowrapFerrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020nowrapFerrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8DAY
SEB
LBHLGAMDODETWGL
MOSLIMELKVIRPET28th870
2023nowrapCetilar RacingGTDnowrapFerrari 296 GT3nowrapFerrari 3.0 L Turbo V6DAY
SEB
LBHLGAWGL
MOSLIMVIRIMSPET
38th637
2024nowrapCetilar RacingGTDnowrapFerrari 296 GT3nowrapFerrari 3.0 L Turbo V6DAY
SEB
LBHLGAWGL
MOSELKVIRIMSPET
23rd*736*
Points only counted towards the Michelin Endurance Cup, and not the overall LMP2 Championship.

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantClassCarEngine12345678RankPoints
2021nowrapCetilar RacingnowrapLMGTE AmnowrapFerrari 488 GTE EvonowrapFerrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8SPA
ALG
MNZ
LMS
BHR
BHR
5th75
2022nowrapAF CorsenowrapLMGTE PronowrapFerrari 488 GTE EvonowrapFerrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8SEB
SPA
LMS
MNZ
FUJ
BHR
3rd131
2023nowrapFerrari AF CorseHypercarnowrapFerrari 499PnowrapFerrari 3.0 L Turbo V6SEB
ALG
SPA
LMS
MNZ
FUJ
BHR
3rd120
2024nowrapFerrari AF CorseHypercarnowrapFerrari 499PnowrapFerrari 3.0 L Turbo V6QAT
IMO
SPA
LMS
SÃO
COA
FUJ
BHR
2nd*98*

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

YearTeamCo-DriversCarClassLaps
2021 Cetilar Racing Roberto Lacorte
Giorgio Sernagiotto
Ferrari 488 GTE EvoGTE
Am
90DNFDNF
2022 AF Corse Miguel Molina
Davide Rigon
Ferrari 488 GTE EvoGTE
Pro
34930th3rd
2023 Ferrari AF Corse Miguel Molina
Nicklas Nielsen
Ferrari 499PHypercar3375th5th
2024 Ferrari AF Corse Miguel Molina
Nicklas Nielsen
Ferrari 499PHypercar3111st1st

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Fuoco joins Ferrari Driver Academy, Maisano out. Allen. Peter. 21 December 2013. Paddock Scout. 29 September 2013.
  2. Web site: Ferrari adds Mick Schumacher to F1 junior programme. www.motorsport.com. 19 January 2019 . en. 2019-01-21.
  3. Web site: Antonio Fuoco. formula1.ferrari.com. Scuderia Ferrari. 29 September 2013.
  4. Web site: Ten karting stars to watch. Allen. Peter. 26 September 2012. Paddock Scout. 29 September 2013.
  5. News: Prema Powerteam signs Antonio Fuoco for Formula Renault 2.0 Alps. Martinez. Luis Miguel. 9 March 2013. Paddock Scout. 12 March 2013.
  6. News: Mid-season spotlight. Martinez. Luis Miguel. 4 July 2013. 29 September 2013.
  7. Web site: COLLECTIVE TEST 2 . 31 May 2013 . . . 31 May 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131002105807/http://wsr.alkamelsystems.com/Results/16_2013/05_SPA%20FRANCORCHAMPS/07_FORMULA%20RENAULT%202.0%20EUROCUP/201305311350_COLLECTIVE%20TEST%202/03_Classification_COLLECTIVE%20TEST%202.PDF . 2 October 2013 . dmy .
  8. News: Fuoco nel FIA F.3 European Championship. 9 September 2013. ItaliaRacing.net. Inpagina. it. 29 September 2013. Fuoco in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship.
  9. Web site: Ferrari protege Antonio Fuoco joins Carlin for 2015 GP3 Series move. January 23, 2015. January 24, 2015.
  10. Web site: GP2: Ferrari juniors to Prema for 2017. November 28, 2016. November 28, 2016. 29 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161129151115/https://www.racer.com/international-racing/item/136792-ferrari-juniors-to-prema-in-gp2-for-2017. dead.
  11. Web site: FUOCO, GUNTHER NAMED IN FORMULA E ENTRY LIST FOR VALENCIA TEST. Chokhani. Darshan. FormulaRapida.net. October 15, 2018. August 26, 2019.
  12. Web site: Ferrari F1 junior Antonio Fuoco joins Dragon Formula E team. Kalinauckas. Alex. Tosi. Adriano. Autosport. Motorsport Network. November 14, 2018. August 26, 2019.
  13. Web site: Full rookie line up revealed ahead of Marrakesh test. January 7, 2019. August 26, 2019.
  14. Web site: Muller tops Marrakesh Formula E test for Audi. Kalinauckas. Alex. Motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. January 13, 2019. August 26, 2019.
  15. News: Ferrari debutant Antonio Fuoco accepts blame for F1 testing crash. Autosport. Barretto. Lawrence. 24 June 2015. 27 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20231231153316/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/ferrari-debutant-antonio-fuoco-accepts-blame-for-f1-testing-crash-5005154/5005154/. 31 December 2023. live.
  16. News: Mick Schumacher joins Ferrari's 2019 Driver Academy line-up. 19 January 2019. 27 March 2024. Autosport. Mitchell. Scott. https://web.archive.org/web/20221019083554/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mick-schumacher-joins-ferraris-2019-driver-academy-line-up-5282851/5282851/. 19 October 2022. live.
  17. News: Fuoco set for Ferrari F1 test run in Barcelona. 25 April 2019. 27 March 2024. Motorsport. Chincero. Roberto. https://web.archive.org/web/20211210160745/https://au.motorsport.com/f1/news/antonio-fuoco-ferrari-barcelona-test/4375580/. 10 December 2021. live.
  18. Web site: De Vries fastest on first day of post-season Abu Dhabi F1 test. 14 December 2021. 27 March 2024. Motorsport.com. Smith. Luke. https://web.archive.org/web/20230204023209/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/de-vries-fastest-on-first-day-of-post-season-abu-dhabi-test/6884864/. 4 February 2023. live.
  19. Web site: Lloyd . Daniel . Giovinazzi Included in Ferrari Hypercar Driver Lineup – Sportscar365 . 2023-03-17 . sportscar365.com . 10 January 2023 . en-US.
  20. Web site: Euwema . Davey . Fuoco "Surprised" by Ferrari Sebring Pole Upset – Sportscar365 . 2023-03-17 . sportscar365.com . 16 March 2023 . en-US.
  21. Web site: 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours - Full Results . 2024-06-16 . racingnews365.com.