Gianmaria Bruni

Race car driver; 24 Hours of Le Mans winner

Gianmaria Bruni - Race car driver; 24 Hours of Le Mans winner
Born

May 30th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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A professional race car driver from Italy, he competed primarily in endurance racing. He achieved significant success in the FIA World Endurance Championship and was part of the Ferrari team in various events. Notable achievements include winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2013 and multiple titles in the GT racing category, showcasing exceptional skill in sports cars. Bruni also participated in Formula Renault and various other racing series early in his career.

Won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2013

Achieved multiple FIA World Endurance Championship titles

Competed successfully with Ferrari in GT racing

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