Luca Persiani
Italian racing driver (1984–2024)
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Luca Persiani (11 April 1984 – 19 August 2024) was an Italian auto racing driver.[2]
Italian| 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 |
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]
Racing record
Complete Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)
† As Persiani was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.
Complete European Le Mans Series results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | Class | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SMP Racing | GTC | Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 | Ferrari F136 4.5 L V8 | SIL | IMO | RBR 5 |
HUN 2 |
LEC 2 |
5th | 47 |
| 2014 | SMP Racing | GTC | Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 | Ferrari F136 4.5 L V8 | SIL DNS |
IMO 3 |
RBR 1 |
LEC 4 |
EST 4 |
3rd | 67 |
