Luca Persiani
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Nationality
Italian
ItalianBorn11 April 1984
Albano Laziale, Italy
Died19 August 2024 (aged 40)
Frattura, Italy
Debut season2013
| Luca Persiani | |
|---|---|
 Persiani in 2014 | |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 11 April 1984 Albano Laziale, Italy |
| Died | 19 August 2024 (aged 40) Frattura, Italy |
| European Le Mans Series career | |
| Debut season | 2013 |
| Current team | SMP Racing |
| Racing licence |  FIA Silver (2013–2014, 2016–2024) FIA Gold (2015)[1] |
| Car number | 71 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Poles | 4 |
| Best finish | 3rd (GTC) in 2014 |
Luca Persiani (11 April 1984 – 19 August 2024) was an Italian auto racing driver.[2]
Having started his career off in Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and International Formula Master, he made his GT racing debut in 2013 after a five-year hiatus and became a race winner in the European Le Mans Series for SMP Racing.[3][4] He later progressed to a coaching role, working with Prema Racing, Iron Lynx and Ferrari while also competing part-time in Lamborghini Super Trofeo in North America, where he managed Las Vegas Motor Speedway's Dream Racing program.[5][6]
Persiani died on 19 August 2024 when the 4x4 Jeep he was driving fell down a ravine near Frattura, Italy. He was 40.[7][8]
