Emanuele Pirro

Emanuele Pirro is an Italian racing driver who achieved extraordinary success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, winning the race five times. Born on January 12, 1962, in Rome, Italy, Pirro began his career in Formula 3 before progressing to Formula One and eventually finding his greatest success in sports car racing.

Pirro's five Le Mans victories (2000-2002, 2006-2007) were all achieved with Audi, making him one of the most successful drivers in the race's history. He formed a formidable partnership with fellow Audi drivers Frank Biela and Tom Kristensen, with the trio winning multiple times together.

In addition to Le Mans, Pirro won the American Le Mans Series championship four times and claimed numerous victories at the 12 Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans. He also won the FIA GT Championship in 1994. After retiring from driving, Pirro became a respected FIA steward, bringing his extensive experience to race officiating. His technical expertise and consistency made him one of endurance racing's most valued drivers.