Gabriele Minì Explained

Gabriele Minì
Nationality: Italian
Birth Date:20 March 2005
Birth Place:Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Current Series:FIA Formula 3 Championship
First Year:2023
Current Team:Prema Racing
Former Teams:Hitech Pulse-Eight
Car Number:2
Starts:33 (34 entries)
Wins:3
Podiums:8
Poles:3
Fastest Laps:2
Best Finish:7th
Year:2023
Prev Series Years:2023
2022
20212022
2020
2020
Title Years:2020
Awards:CIK-FIA Rookie of the Year
Award Years:2019

Gabriele Minì (pronounced as /it/; born 20 March 2005) is an Italian racing driver who is currently competing in the 2024 FIA Formula 3 Championship with Prema Racing, having previously drove for Hitech Grand Prix.[1] He is the 2020 Italian F4 Champion, and was runner-up during the 2022 Formula Regional European Championship. He is a member of the Alpine Academy.[2]

Career

Karting

Minì started his karting career in 2012. His first karting title came in the Italian Championship in 2017 in the 60 Mini Class at the age of 12. The year after Minì mainly competed in international competitions, becoming champion in the WSK Super Master Series, beating Mercedes Academy driver Paul Aron among others, and finishing as runner-up in the CIK-FIA Karting World Championship. Following these achievements, Minì was signed to Nicolas Todt's All Road Management scheme.[3] 2019 would be Minì's final year in karting; he finished second in the WSK Champions Cup and the FIA Karting European Championship respectively.[4]

Lower formulae

In late January 2020 it was announced that the Italian would make his car racing debut in the Italian F4 Championship and race in two rounds of the ADAC F4 Championship for Prema Powerteam alongside Sebastian Montoya, Gabriel Bortoleto and FDA-Member Dino Beganovic.[5] Minì started his season off strongly by scoring all three pole positions at the first round in Misano, winning his first ever race in single-seaters.[6] He would not score any more podiums for five consecutive races, although he finished each one of those races in the points. The Italian collected a hattrick of podiums at the Red Bull Ring, where he also won the third race of the weekend. After further wins in Mugello and Imola Minì had amassed a sizeable gap to his title rivals behind, and after a second-place finish in race two in the penultimate weekend the Italian was crowned champion of the series.[7]

Minì also raced in two rounds of the ADAC F4 Championship, winning his first race in that series at the Nürburgring.[8] He finished tenth in the standings.

Formula Regional

2021

In December 2020 Minì took part in the post-season rookie test for the Formula Regional European Championship for ART Grand Prix alongside his F4 title rival Francesco Pizzi and Grégoire Saucy.[9] Without prior experience in a car at that level Minì completed the second-fastest laptime of the day.[10] After a second test later that month, the French outfit confirmed Minì would race with them in the 2021 season.[11] [12] He started his season off by scoring his first points in race 2 of the first round, with a sixth place also giving him the distinction of being the highest-placed rookie. In the second weekend in Barcelona Minì achieved his first podium in the category in the first race, while he went on to score more points in the second race. After two tenth-placed finishes at the Monaco Circuit the Italian returned to the podium in the first race at Paul Ricard. Following that Minì had his best weekend of the season at the Circuit Zandvoort, where he finished second and third, whilst also being the best rookie of the event. Minì finished the season seventh overall and second behind Isack Hadjar in the rookie standings.

2022

Minì remained with ART Grand Prix for the 2022 Formula Regional European Championship.

2023

Minì joined Hitech Grand Prix for the 2023 Formula Regional Middle East Championship during the opening three rounds, to prepare for his main Formula 3 campaign.[13]

FIA Formula 3

2023

In September 2022, Minì took part in the FIA Formula 3 post-season test at Jerez, driving for Hitech Grand Prix,[14] setting the fastest lap during the first day.[15] That November, Minì announced that he would drive for the British team during the 2023 FIA Formula 3 Championship.[16]

He took part in the post-season testing sessions with Prema Racing.[17] He set the fastest lap on both days during the Imola test.[18] [19] [20] Minì is also set to partake in the Macau Grand Prix with Prema.[21]

2024

In October 2023, Minì announced that he would reunite with Prema Racing for the 2024 season.[22]

Formula One

At the start of 2023, Minì was announced to be joining the Alpine Academy.[23]

Formula E

In May 2024, Minì would make his Formula E debut during the rookie test at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit, for the Nissan Formula E Team.[24] [25]

Karting record

Karting career summary

SeasonSeriesTeamPosition
2013Trofeo Nazionale — 60 BabyMinì, Fabrizio2nd
Italian Championship— Formula 6011th
Italian Regional Championship Sicilia Region — 60 Baby1st
World Cup Trophy — 60 Baby1st
Trofeo Leotta — 60 Baby3rd
2014Trofeo Nazionale — 60 BabyMinì, Fabrizio16th
Italian Regional Championship Sicilia Region — 60 Baby1st
Italian Cup Central Zone — 60 Baby12th
Italian Cup South Zone — 60 Baby1st
Trofeo Leotta — 60 Mini1st
2015WSK Champions Cup — 60 MiniLenzokart Srl12th
WSK Super Master Series — 60 Mini16th
Trofeo Nazionale — 60 MiniGiugliano Kart6th
Italian Championship — 60 Mini6th
WSK Final Cup — 60 MiniGiugliano Kart5th
2016Italian Championship — 60 Mini1st
WSK Night Edition — 60 Mini8th
WSK Super Master Series — 60 MiniMinì, Fabrizio3rd
ROK Cup Italy Area Nord — Mini ROK51st
ROK Cup International Final — Mini ROK10th
2017WSK Champions Cup — 60 MiniParolin Racing Kart2nd
Trofeo Andrea Margutti — 60 Mini4th
Italian Championship — 60 Mini1st
Trofeo delle Industrie — OKJ12th
WSK Super Master Series — 60 Mini1st
WSK Final Cup — OKJ19th
SKUSA SuperNationals — X30 JuniorRussell Karting Specialties7th
2018WSK Champions Cup — OKJParolin Racing Kart6th
WSK Super Master Series — OKJ1st
SKUSA SuperNationals — X30 Junior30th
CIK-FIA European Championship — OKJ2nd
CIK-FIA World Championship — OKJ2nd
WSK Final Cup — OKJ2nd
2019WSK Champions Cup — OKParolin Racing Kart2nd
South Garda Winter Cup — OKDNF
WSK Euro Series — OK4th
CIK-FIA European Championship — OK2nd
CIK-FIA World Championship — OK8th
WSK Super Master Series — OK5th

Complete CIK-FIA Karting European Championship results

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

YearTeamClass12345678DCPoints
2018nowrapParolin Racing Kart SrlOKJSAR
QH
SAR
R
PFI
QH
PFI
R
AMP
QH
AMP
R
AUB
QH
AUB
R
2nd80
2019nowrapParolin Racing Kart SrlOKANG
QH
ANG
R

GEN
QH
GEN
R

KRI
QH
KRI
R

LEM
QH
LEM
R
2nd84

Racing record

Racing career summary

SeasonSeriesTeamRacesWinsPolesF/LapsPodiumsPointsPosition
2020Italian F4 ChampionshipPrema Powerteam20492122841st
ADAC Formula 4 Championship612248210th
2021Formula Regional European ChampionshipART Grand Prix2000041227th
2022Formula Regional Asian ChampionshipHitech Grand Prix1221141304th
Formula Regional European ChampionshipART Grand Prix2033592422nd
2023Formula Regional Middle East ChampionshipHitech Grand Prix601001022nd
FIA Formula 3 ChampionshipHitech Pulse-Eight182214927th
Macau Grand PrixSJM Theodore Prema Racing10001N/A3rd
2024FIA Formula 3 ChampionshipPrema Racing161114119*1st*
* Season still in progress.

Complete Italian F4 Championship results

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

Complete Formula Regional European Championship results

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

YearTeam1234567891011121314151617181920DCPoints
2021nowrapART Grand PrixIMO
1

IMO
2

CAT
1

CAT
2

MCO
1

MCO
2

LEC
1

LEC
2

ZAN
1

ZAN
2

SPA
1

SPA
2

RBR
1

RBR
2

VAL
1

VAL
2

MUG
1

MUG
2

MNZ
1

MNZ
2

7th122
2022nowrapART Grand PrixMNZ
1

MNZ
2

IMO
1

IMO
2

MCO
1

MCO
2

LEC
1

LEC
2

ZAN
1

ZAN
2

HUN
1

HUN
2

SPA
1

SPA
2

RBR
1

RBR
2

CAT
1

CAT
2

MUG
1

MUG
2

2nd242

Complete Formula Regional Asian Championship results

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

Complete Formula Regional Middle East Championship results

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

Complete FIA Formula 3 Championship results

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

YearEntrant1234567891011121314151617181920DCPoints
2023nowrapHitech Pulse-EightBHR
SPR

BHR
FEA

MEL
SPR

MEL
FEA

MON
SPR

MON
FEA

CAT
SPR

CAT
FEA

RBR
SPR

RBR
FEA

SIL
SPR

SIL
FEA

HUN
SPR

HUN
FEA

SPA
SPR

SPA
FEA

MNZ
SPR

MNZ
FEA

7th92
2024nowrapPrema RacingBHR
SPR

BHR
FEA

MEL
SPR

MEL
FEA

IMO
SPR

IMO
FEA

MON
SPR

MON
FEA

CAT
SPR

CAT
FEA

RBR
SPR

RBR
FEA

SIL
SPR

SIL
FEA

HUN
SPR

HUN
FEA

SPA
SPR

SPA
FEA

MNZ
SPR

MNZ
FEA

2nd*128*

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gabriele Mini - Prema Powerteam. March 11, 2020. December 30, 2020.
  2. Web site: Gabriele Mini. 25 October 2023. Alpine Cars. en.
  3. Web site: Todt's All Road Management signs karter Gabriele Mini. Allen. Peter. FormulaScout. December 6, 2020. January 4, 2021.
  4. Web site: Gabriele Minì is the FIA Karting Rookie of the Year 2019. October 30, 2019. December 30, 2020.
  5. Web site: Karting-talent Gabriele Mini to race with Prema in Formula 4. January 31, 2020. December 30, 2020.
  6. Web site: Gabriele Mini wins on car racing debut at Misano in Italian F4. August 1, 2020. December 30, 2020.
  7. Web site: Gabriele Mini crowned Italian F4 champion at Imola with second place to Crawford. November 22, 2020. December 30, 2020.
  8. Web site: Prema's Gabriele Mini wins on ADAC F4 debut at Nurburgring. August 15, 2020. December 30, 2020.
  9. Web site: Mini, Pizzi and Saucy to drive for ART GP in 'FREC' rookie test. December 7, 2020. December 30, 2020.
  10. Web site: ART GP's Saucy fastest on final day of 'FREC' Paul Ricard rookie test. December 9, 2020. December 30, 2020.
  11. Web site: Montoya and Beganovic star in Euroformula and FREC test at Barcelona. Wood. Elliot. FormulaScout. December 19, 2020. January 21, 2021.
  12. Web site: ART WELCOMES GABRIELE MINI TO ITS FORMULA REGIONAL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP BY ALPINE CAMPAIGN. January 21, 2021. January 21, 2021.
  13. Web site: Wood. Ida. 7 January 2023. Hitech GP to run six drivers in FRegional Middle East. 8 January 2023. Formula Scout. en-GB.
  14. Web site: Wood. Ida. 20 September 2022. FIA F3 reveals full entry list for post-season Jerez test. 18 January 2023. Formula Scout. en-GB.
  15. Web site: Mini fastest for Hitech on Day 1 at Jerez post-season test. 21 September 2022. 23 September 2022. FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website. en.
  16. Web site: Hitech Grand Prix confirms Gabriele Mini for 2023 FIA Formula 3 season. 3 November 2022. 3 November 2022. FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website. en.
  17. Web site: Wood. Ida. 3 October 2023. Lindblad and Mini join Prema for FIA Formula 3 post-season testing. 4 October 2023. Formula Scout. en-GB.
  18. Web site: Minì heads the field on opening day of Imola post-season test. 23 October 2023. 25 October 2023. FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website. en.
  19. Web site: Minì: Small tweaks make the biggest difference to maximising final testing opportunity. 23 October 2023. 25 October 2023. FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website. en.
  20. Web site: Minì quickest once again on final day of post-season testing in Imola. 24 October 2023. 25 October 2023. FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website. en.
  21. Web site: Wood. Ida. 25 October 2023. Two-time winner Ticktum headlines 2023 Macau GP entry list. 25 October 2023. Formula Scout. en-GB.
  22. Web site: Gabriele Minì switches to PREMA Racing for 2024 campaign. 25 October 2023. 25 October 2023. FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website. en.
  23. Web site: Mini and Tsolov join Alpine Academy for 2023 season. 14 February 2023. 14 February 2023. FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website. en.
  24. Web site: Collet and Minì to drive for Nissan Formula E Team at Rookie Test. 30 April 2024. 30 April 2024. nismo.com. en.
  25. Web site: Nissan Formula E Team completes strong Berlin Rookie Test with Collet and Minì. 14 May 2024. 14 May 2024. nismo.com. en.