Francesco Castellacci
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Francesco Castellacci is a professional racing driver
from Italy
. Francesco studied at Marymount International School, Rome and Universita' Bocconi before starting his career as a pilot.
career in late 2005, racing in the Formula Azzurra
Winter Trophy. In the series' four races, all held at Adria International Raceway
, he achieved two podium places to be classified in third place. In 2006, he entered the full Formula Azzurra championship, scoring 24 points to finish eighth in the final standings.
car for the first time, driving for the British
team Hitech Racing
at Rockingham Motor Speedway
. In 2007, he took part in the full British Formula Three Championship season
, racing alongside Australia
n driver John Martin
at Alan Docking Racing
. Castellacci failed to score a point in the 22 races he competed in, with his best result coming in the first race at Donington Park
, where he finished in fifteenth position. He also took part in the Masters of Formula 3
race held at Zolder
, finishing in 26th place.
The following year
, Castellacci returned to his native Italy to compete in the Italian Formula Three Championship
for Lucidi Motors
. He finished the season fourth overall, taking six podium places along with a double pole position
at the Monza
round. The title was won by his team-mate Mirko Bortolotti
.
Castellacci continued in the series for 2009
, switching teams to join Prema Powerteam
. He finished in the points on eleven occasions and took a single podium position at Misano
to be classified in eighth place overall. During the year, he once again took part in the Masters of Formula Three
event, this time racing for Manor Motorsport
. He finished the race in 30th place.
round at the Valencia Street Circuit
, finishing in 17th position. He is also due to contest the rounds at Silverstone
, Hungaroring
and Monza
later in the season.
A month earlier, he also made his debut in the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany
at Valencia's Circuit Ricardo Tormo, finishing in 14th place.
car for the first time during the first post-season test at Jerez. Driving for the Italian Durango
team, he completed 107 laps during the course of the three day test, recording a best time of 1:27.615 on the final day of running.
Castellacci also took part in Formula Renault 3.5 Series testing during October and November of 2009, driving cars for Draco Racing
, Interwetten.com Racing
and Prema Powerteam
.
† - As Castellacci is a guest driver, he is ineligible to score points.
Auto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
from Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. Francesco studied at Marymount International School, Rome and Universita' Bocconi before starting his career as a pilot.
Formula Azzurra
Castellacci began his single-seaterOpen wheel car
Open-wheel car, formula car, or often single-seater car in British English, describes cars with the wheels outside the car's main body and, in most cases, one seat. Open-wheel cars contrast with street cars, sports cars, stock cars, and touring cars, which have their wheels below the body or fenders...
career in late 2005, racing in the Formula Azzurra
Formula Abarth
Formula Abarth , is an open wheel racing series based in Italy and Europe . The first season was in 2005.During 2008 and 2009 the main Formula Azzurra category has been known as the Trofeo Alboreto...
Winter Trophy. In the series' four races, all held at Adria International Raceway
Adria International Raceway
Adria International Raceway is a motorsport race track near Adria in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. It is a permanent road course, and is in length...
, he achieved two podium places to be classified in third place. In 2006, he entered the full Formula Azzurra championship, scoring 24 points to finish eighth in the final standings.
Formula Three
In late 2006, Castellacci tested a Formula ThreeFormula Three
Formula Three, also called Formula 3 or F3, is a class of open-wheel formula racing. The various championships held in Europe, Australia, South America and Asia form an important step for many prospective Formula One drivers...
car for the first time, driving for the British
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
team Hitech Racing
Hitech Racing
Hitech Racing is a British motor racing team. It was founded in 2002 by Dennis Rushen and David Hayle. The team started racing in the British Formula Three Championship in 2003.-Formula Three:...
at Rockingham Motor Speedway
Rockingham Motor Speedway
Rockingham is the UK's most modern motorsport venue and Europe's fastest racing circuit, hosting corporate driving days, driver training, conferencing & exhibitions, vehicle manufacturing events, track days, testing, driving experiences and motorsport...
. In 2007, he took part in the full British Formula Three Championship season
2007 British Formula Three season
The 2007 British Formula Three season was the 57th British Formula Three Championship season. It commenced on April 9, 2007 and ended on September 30 after twenty two races, with Estonian driver Marko Asmer crowned champion.-Teams and drivers:-Calendar:...
, racing alongside Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n driver John Martin
John Martin (racing driver)
John Martin is an Australian championship winning open-wheel motor racing driver. Martin has been racing in European based open-wheel series since 2006. In that time Martin has had a wide experience of open-wheel racing having driven in various national and international series driving Formula...
at Alan Docking Racing
Alan Docking Racing
Alan Docking Racing is motor racing team based in Silverstone, United Kingdom. The team was formed in 1975 by Australian Alan Docking....
. Castellacci failed to score a point in the 22 races he competed in, with his best result coming in the first race at Donington Park
Donington Park
Donington Park is a motorsport circuit near Castle Donington in Leicestershire, England.Originally part of the Donington Hall estate, it was created as a racing circuit during the pre-war period when the German Silver Arrows were battling for the European Championship...
, where he finished in fifteenth position. He also took part in the Masters of Formula 3
Masters of Formula 3
The Masters of Formula 3 is a Formula Three race held annually, usually at the Circuit Park Zandvoort in the Netherlands. Due to noise restrictions in the Zandvoort area, the 2007 and 2008 races were held in the Belgian circuit of Zolder...
race held at Zolder
Zolder
The Circuit Zolder, also known as Circuit Terlaemen, is an undulating motorsport race track in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.Built in 1963, Zolder hosted the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix on 10 separate occasions in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the 1980 Belgian motorcycle Grand Prix. The F1 circus...
, finishing in 26th place.
The following year
2008 Italian Formula Three season
The 2008 Italian Formula Three season was the 44th Italian Formula Three Championship season. It began on May 10 at Mugello and ended on October 19 at Vallelunga after 16 races....
, Castellacci returned to his native Italy to compete in the Italian Formula Three Championship
Italian Formula Three Championship
The Italian Formula Three Championship is the Formula Three racing competition in Italy.-History:Formula Three has traditionally been regarded as the first major stepping stone for F1 hopefuls - it is typically the first point in a driver's career at which most drivers in the series are aiming at...
for Lucidi Motors
Lucidi Motors
Lucidi Motors is an auto racing team based in Italy....
. He finished the season fourth overall, taking six podium places along with a double pole position
Pole position
The term "pole position", as used in motorsports, comes from the horse racing term where the number one starter starts on the inside next to the inside pole. The term made its way, along with several other customs, to auto racing. In circuit motorsports, a driver has pole position when he or she...
at the Monza
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a race track located near the town of Monza, north of Milan, in Italy. The circuit's biggest event is the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, which has been hosted there since the sport's inception....
round. The title was won by his team-mate Mirko Bortolotti
Mirko Bortolotti
Mirko Bortolotti is an Italian racing driver currently leading the FIA Formula Two Championship.-Italian series:...
.
Castellacci continued in the series for 2009
2009 Italian Formula Three season
The 2009 Italian Formula Three season was the 45th Italian Formula Three Championship season. It began on May 9, 2009 in Adria and ended on October 18 in Monza. Italian driver Daniel Zampieri won the title at the last round in Monza...
, switching teams to join Prema Powerteam
Prema Powerteam
Prema Powerteam is a motorsports team from Italy. It currently operates in the World Series by Renault, but has also taken part in Formula Three Euroseries and Italian Formula 3. The team was founded in 1984. Also this team was a part of Toyota Driver Programme.-Formula Three Euroseries:-World...
. He finished in the points on eleven occasions and took a single podium position at Misano
Misano World Circuit
The Misano World Circuit and before 2006 called Circuito Internazionale Santamonica, is an Italian racetrack located next to the town of Misano Adriatico in the frazione of Santamonica. Originally designed in 1969 as a length of , it hosted its first event in 1972...
to be classified in eighth place overall. During the year, he once again took part in the Masters of Formula Three
2009 Masters of Formula 3
The 2009 Tango Masters of Formula 3 was the nineteenth Masters of Formula 3 race held at Circuit Park Zandvoort on June 14, 2009. The race returned to Zandvoort after a two-year stay at Zolder. It was won by Masters debutant Valtteri Bottas, for ART Grand Prix.-Drivers and teams:-Odd numbers:-Even...
event, this time racing for Manor Motorsport
Manor Motorsport
Manor Motorsport is a British motor racing team that was formed in 1990 by former single-seater champion John Booth.Throughout its history the team primarily competed in Formula Renault, with past drivers including 2007 Formula One World Champion Kimi Räikkönen, 2008 F1 World Championship winner...
. He finished the race in 30th place.
Porsche Supercup
In June 2010, Castellacci made his debut in the Porsche Supercup2010 Porsche Supercup season
The 2010 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup season was the 18th Porsche Supercup season. It began on March 13 in Bahrain, and finished on September 12 at Monza, after ten races. Once again, the series was on the support package of the Formula One World Championship at all European rounds except Turkey.The...
round at the Valencia Street Circuit
Valencia Street Circuit
The Valencia Street Circuit is a semi-permanent street circuit in Valencia, Spain which will host the Formula One European Grand Prix for seven years. The first race meeting on the circuit was held over the 23/24 August 2008 weekend, with Felipe Massa winning the main event, the European Grand...
, finishing in 17th position. He is also due to contest the rounds at Silverstone
Silverstone Circuit
Silverstone Circuit is an English motor racing circuit next to the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. The circuit straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border, with the current main circuit entry on the Buckinghamshire side...
, Hungaroring
Hungaroring
The Hungaroring is a racing circuit in Mogyoród, near Budapest, Hungary where the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix is held. In 1986, it became the location of the first Formula One Grand Prix behind the Iron Curtain. Bernie Ecclestone wanted a race in the USSR, but a Hungarian friend of his...
and Monza
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a race track located near the town of Monza, north of Milan, in Italy. The circuit's biggest event is the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, which has been hosted there since the sport's inception....
later in the season.
A month earlier, he also made his debut in the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany
Porsche Carrera
Carrera is a trademarked name exclusively used by Porsche for its models to honor the company's success in the Carrera Panamericana race.The following vehicles have been called Carrera:* Porsche 356* Porsche 904* Porsche 911...
at Valencia's Circuit Ricardo Tormo, finishing in 14th place.
Other Series
In October 2009, Castellacci sampled a GP2GP2 Series
The GP2 Series, GP2 for short, is a form of open wheel motor racing introduced in 2005 following the discontinuation of the long-term Formula One feeder series, Formula 3000. The format was conceived by Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, while Ecclestone also has the rights to the name GP1...
car for the first time during the first post-season test at Jerez. Driving for the Italian Durango
Durango (racing team)
Durango Automotive SRL is an auto racing team founded in 1980 by Ivone Pinton and Enrico Magro and based in Italy, which currently races in the Auto GP series with Carlos Iaconelli...
team, he completed 107 laps during the course of the three day test, recording a best time of 1:27.615 on the final day of running.
Castellacci also took part in Formula Renault 3.5 Series testing during October and November of 2009, driving cars for Draco Racing
Draco Racing
Draco Racing is a motorsports team from Italy. It currently operates in the World Series by Renault, but has also taken part in Formula Opel Lotus, International Formula 3000 and Euro Formula 3000.-Formula Opel Lotus Euroseries:...
, Interwetten.com Racing
Interwetten Racing
Interwetten.com Racing is a racing team from Austria. It was founded in 2001 by Walter Raus.- Career :The team started its career in Formula Volkswagen, and in its second year of operations won the championship with the German driver Sven Barth....
and Prema Powerteam
Prema Powerteam
Prema Powerteam is a motorsports team from Italy. It currently operates in the World Series by Renault, but has also taken part in Formula Three Euroseries and Italian Formula 3. The team was founded in 1984. Also this team was a part of Toyota Driver Programme.-Formula Three Euroseries:-World...
.
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Formula Azzurra – Winter Trophy Formula Abarth Formula Abarth , is an open wheel racing series based in Italy and Europe . The first season was in 2005.During 2008 and 2009 the main Formula Azzurra category has been known as the Trofeo Alboreto... |
Team Europa Corse | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | ? | 3rd |
| 2006 | Formula Azzurra Formula Abarth Formula Abarth , is an open wheel racing series based in Italy and Europe . The first season was in 2005.During 2008 and 2009 the main Formula Azzurra category has been known as the Trofeo Alboreto... |
Team Federkarting | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 8th |
| 2007 | British Formula Three Championship 2007 British Formula Three season The 2007 British Formula Three season was the 57th British Formula Three Championship season. It commenced on April 9, 2007 and ended on September 30 after twenty two races, with Estonian driver Marko Asmer crowned champion.-Teams and drivers:-Calendar:... |
Alan Docking Racing Alan Docking Racing Alan Docking Racing is motor racing team based in Silverstone, United Kingdom. The team was formed in 1975 by Australian Alan Docking.... |
22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22nd |
| Masters of Formula 3 2007 Masters of Formula 3 The 2007 Zandvoort Masters of Formula 3 @ Zolder was the seventeenth Masters of Formula 3 race held at Zolder on August 5, 2007. It was won by Nico Hülkenberg, for ASM Formule 3.-Drivers and teams:-Even numbers:-Odd numbers:-Group A:-Group B:... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 26th | ||
| 2008 | Italian Formula Three Championship 2008 Italian Formula Three season The 2008 Italian Formula Three season was the 44th Italian Formula Three Championship season. It began on May 10 at Mugello and ended on October 19 at Vallelunga after 16 races.... |
Lucidi Motors Lucidi Motors Lucidi Motors is an auto racing team based in Italy.... |
16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 57 | 4th |
| 2009 | Italian Formula Three Championship 2009 Italian Formula Three season The 2009 Italian Formula Three season was the 45th Italian Formula Three Championship season. It began on May 9, 2009 in Adria and ended on October 18 in Monza. Italian driver Daniel Zampieri won the title at the last round in Monza... |
Prema Powerteam Prema Powerteam Prema Powerteam is a motorsports team from Italy. It currently operates in the World Series by Renault, but has also taken part in Formula Three Euroseries and Italian Formula 3. The team was founded in 1984. Also this team was a part of Toyota Driver Programme.-Formula Three Euroseries:-World... |
16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 8th |
| Masters of Formula 3 2009 Masters of Formula 3 The 2009 Tango Masters of Formula 3 was the nineteenth Masters of Formula 3 race held at Circuit Park Zandvoort on June 14, 2009. The race returned to Zandvoort after a two-year stay at Zolder. It was won by Masters debutant Valtteri Bottas, for ART Grand Prix.-Drivers and teams:-Odd numbers:-Even... |
Manor Motorsport Manor Motorsport Manor Motorsport is a British motor racing team that was formed in 1990 by former single-seater champion John Booth.Throughout its history the team primarily competed in Formula Renault, with past drivers including 2007 Formula One World Champion Kimi Räikkönen, 2008 F1 World Championship winner... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 30th | |
| 2010 | Italian Formula Three Championship 2010 Italian Formula Three season The 2010 Italian Formula Three season was the 46th Italian Formula Three Championship season. The season began on 24 April at Misano and ended on 24 October at Monza after 16 races held at eight meetings.... |
RC Motorsport RC Motorsport RC Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Italy.... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0* | 23rd* |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Germany Porsche Carrera Carrera is a trademarked name exclusively used by Porsche for its models to honor the company's success in the Carrera Panamericana race.The following vehicles have been called Carrera:* Porsche 356* Porsche 904* Porsche 911... |
MRS Team | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0* | NC* | |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup 2010 Porsche Supercup season The 2010 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup season was the 18th Porsche Supercup season. It began on March 13 in Bahrain, and finished on September 12 at Monza, after ten races. Once again, the series was on the support package of the Formula One World Championship at all European rounds except Turkey.The... |
Schnabl Engineering Parker Racing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0* | NC*† |
- * Season in progress.
† - As Castellacci is a guest driver, he is ineligible to score points.