Emanuele Pirro

Emanuele Pirro born on January 12 1962 in Rome Italy is a highly accomplished racing driver known for his versatility and success in multiple racing disciplines from Formula 1 to endurance racing Pirro began his career in karting and progressed through the junior ranks eventually reaching Formula 1 in 1989 where he raced with Benetton and Scuderia Italia However Pirro found his greatest success in sports car racing particularly with Audi in endurance events He became a fivetime winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans achieving victories in 2000 2001 2002 2006 and 2007 His partnership with Audi cemented his reputation as a top endurance driver known for his skill consistency and professionalism Beyond his racing achievements Pirro has remained active in motorsport as a driver steward in Formula 1 as well as in ambassadorial roles His contributions to racing and his knowledge of the sport have made him a respected figure in the motorsports community worldwide