Antonio Giovinazzi launched his professional racing trajectory in 2012 by securing the Formula Pilota China championship title during his debut single-seater season. Since that early success, the Italian driver has navigated a diverse career path, transitioning from the junior formula ranks into the elite circles of Formula One and later achieving global endurance racing distinction with Ferrari.
Early Career and Formula Three Development
Born in 1993 in Martina Franca, Italy, Giovinazzi began competitive karting in 2000, eventually winning the 2006 Italian National Trophy and Euro Trophy 60cc championships. By 2010 and 2011, he captured titles in the WSK Master Series. Moving to single-seaters, he quickly ascended through British Formula 3, finishing as runner-up in 2013, before progressing to the FIA Formula 3 European Championship. His performance in 2015, where he secured six wins and twenty podium finishes, established him as a serious contender. That same year, he earned a victory at the Masters of Formula 3.
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In 2016, Giovinazzi joined the GP2 Series with Prema Powerteam. His rookie season was marked by five victories, including a double win at Baku, ultimately finishing runner-up to Pierre Gasly. By 2017, he became a reserve driver for Sauber, Ferrari, and Haas. His Formula One debut occurred at the 2017 Australian Grand Prix, where he substituted for an injured Pascal Wehrlein. In 2019, he secured a full-time seat with Alfa Romeo, remaining with the team until the conclusion of the 2021 season. His top performance during this tenure was a fifth-place finish at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Endurance Racing Success
Following his Formula One exit, Giovinazzi expanded his focus toward endurance competition. He participated in the 2021–22 Formula E season driving for Dragon. A major breakthrough arrived with his integration into the Ferrari 499P Hypercar project for the 2023 season. Racing alongside James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi, he clinched victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. His success continued when he secured the FIA World Endurance Championship title in 2025.
Fast facts
- Born: 1993, Martina Franca, Italy
- Formula One tenure: 2017–2021
- 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans winner
- 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship winner
- 2012 Formula Pilota China champion
- Role: Ferrari reserve driver (since 2017)
Questions readers ask
Did Antonio Giovinazzi win the GP2 championship?
No, he finished as the championship runner-up in 2016, losing the title to Pierre Gasly by eight points.
Which Formula One teams has Giovinazzi represented?
He has been associated with Sauber, Haas, Alfa Romeo, and Ferrari in various capacities, including race and reserve driver roles.
Achievements
- Represented Alfa Romeo Racing
- Competed at 24 Hours of Le Mans, Formula One and 2013 British Formula Three season
- Discipline: auto racing
