Luca Persiani
Luca Persiani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 April 1984 Italy |
| Died | 19 August 2024 (aged 40) |
| Occupation(s) | Professional racing driver, coach |
| Years active | 2000s–2024 |
| Known for | Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, International Formula Master, European Le Mans Series winner with SMP Racing, coaching at Prema Racing, Iron Lynx, Ferrari |
Luca Persiani (11 April 1984 – 19 August 2024) was a professional racing driver from Italy.
He began his career competing in the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and International Formula Master series. After a five-year hiatus, Persiani entered the realm of GT racing in 2013, achieving a victory in the European Le Mans Series while driving for SMP Racing. Subsequently, he took on coaching responsibilities with teams such as Prema Racing, Iron Lynx, and Ferrari. Alongside these roles, he participated part-time in the North American Lamborghini Super Trofeo and oversaw the Dream Racing program at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Persiani tragically passed away on 19 August 2024 when the 4x4 Jeep he was operating plunged into a ravine near Frattura, Italy. He was aged 40.
Complete Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 results
(key) (Races shown in bold denote pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | JD Motorsport | ZOL 1 |
ZOL 2 |
VAL 1 |
VAL 2 |
LMS 1 |
LMS 2 |
BIL 1 |
BIL 2 |
OSC 1 |
OSC 2 |
DON 1 |
DON 2 |
EST 1 |
EST 2 |
MNZ 1 Ret |
MNZ 2 6 |
NC† | 0 |
† Persiani participated as a guest driver and therefore was not eligible to score points.