Gianmaria Bruni
Race car driver; 24 Hours of Le Mans winner
Born
May 30th, 1981
44 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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