Antonio Fuoco was born on 20 May 1996 and is an Italian racing driver who is currently competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Ferrari - AF Corse.
15 Facts About Antonio Fuoco
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Antonio Fuoco currently serves as a development driver for the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One team and is a junior driver for the Competizione GT.
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Antonio Fuoco previously competed in Formula 2 for Charouz Racing System, and is a former member of the Ferrari Driver Academy.
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In 2013, Antonio Fuoco graduated to single-seaters, racing in the newly launched Formula Renault 2.0 Alps series for Prema Junior.
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Antonio Fuoco won races at Vallelunga, Imola, Monza and Mugello and amassed another three podiums.
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Antonio Fuoco competed in a round of the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 championship with the team, at Spa-Francorchamps.
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Antonio Fuoco stepped up to FIA European Formula Three Championship in 2014, continuing with Prema Powerteam.
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Antonio Fuoco finished fifth in the driver standings, with two wins at Silverstone and Spielberg, and 10 podiums out of 33 races.
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On 23 January 2015, it was announced Antonio Fuoco would be racing in the GP3 Series with Carlin Motorsport.
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In February 2016, following Carlin's departure from the series, it was announced Antonio Fuoco would be racing for Trident, where he collected his maiden victories and finished third in the championship.
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On 23 June 2015, Antonio Fuoco had his first Formula One test with Ferrari during the two-day post-Austrian Grand Prix test in Spielberg at the Red Bull Ring.
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On 19 January 2019, when Mick Schumacher was confirmed as a Ferrari Driver Academy driver, it was confirmed that Antonio Fuoco was no longer part of the Academy, but was instead promoted to Ferrari's F1 simulator team.
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Antonio Fuoco took part in the 2020 Young Driver Test for Ferrari alongside Robert Shwartzman.
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In December 2021, Antonio Fuoco took part in the post-season test at Yas Marina Circuit for Scuderia Ferrari.
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The opening round at the 1000 Miles of Sebring began with a positive surprise, as Antonio Fuoco took the brand's first pole in the top class of the Championship.