Francesco Bracotti
Francesco Bracotti | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 16, 1995 Turin, Italy |
| Occupation | Racing driver |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Competing in Italian Formula Renault Championship |
Francesco Bracotti (born January 16, 1995, in Turin, Italy) is an Italian professional racing driver active in various single-seater competitions.
Karting
Starting his karting journey at just four years old on the go-kart track in Cattolica, Bracotti advanced through multiple classes from babykart to 100 junior, ultimately capturing the Piedmont regional title in 2008. The following year, he took part in the Open Masters KF3 division and selected WSK championship rounds, alongside appearances in international events such as the Margutti and Industries trophies.
In 2010, representing Tecno Kart as an official driver, he competed in the FIA U-18 World Championship with a notable showing at Aragon. He remained with Tecno Kart in 2011, participating again in both the European KF2 Championship and the FIA U-18 World Championship.
Formula Renault 2.0
Bracotti made his debut in single-seater racing in 2012 by joining the Italian Formula Renault Championship with the Green Goblin by Facondini squad. At Monza, he achieved finishes of seventh and fourth places, replicating a fourth place along with the fastest lap at Imola. His inaugural podium came at the Red Bull Ring where he recovered from a pit lane start due to technical difficulties to finish third in the second race.
At Vallelunga, despite qualifying on the front row, he was forced to retire from both races—first due to a crash and then because of rear suspension failure. Mechanical issues continued at Mugello where an engine problem caused another retirement, concluding the season ranked fourth among junior drivers.
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Retires | Poles | F.L. | Wins | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Formula Renault 2.0 Italia | Green Goblin by Facondini | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 7th |
Formula Renault 2.0 results
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Green Goblin by Facondini | ITA MONZA 7° |
ITA MONZA 4° |
SMR IMOLA 4° (F.L.) |
SMR IMOLA 6° |
ITA MISANO Ret |
ITA MISANO 5° |
AUS SPIELBERG 5° |
AUS SPIELBERG 3° |
ITA VALLELUNGA Ret |
ITA VALLELUNGA Ret |
ITA MUGELLO 7° |
ITA MUGELLO Ret |
7th | 80 |