Michele Faccin
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Michele "Miky" Faccin is a professional racing driver
from Italy
.
career in karting back in 2002, and two years later finished fourth in the Italian Championship ICA Junior
class. In 2005, he finished as runner-up in the same category whilst also competing in the Italian Open Masters
and European Championship ICA Junior classes.
, racing in the Formula Azzurra series in his native Italy. He took four podium places in thirteen races, including one victory, to end the season in fifth place.
, taking part in the Italian Formula Renault 2.0
Winter Series for CO2 Motorsport. He once again finished fifth in the championship, behind the likes of Mirko Bortolotti
and Jaime Alguersuari
.
The following year, he contested a full season in the series, finishing in twentieth place. He also took part in the Swiss Formula Renault 2.0
championship. Despite missing the round at Varano
, he finished fifth in the championship, taking race wins at Dijon
and Most
.
In 2008
, Faccin took part in both the Italian Formula Renault 2.0 and Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0
championships, racing for the Jenzer Motorsport
team. In the Italian series, he finished as runner-up to team-mate Pål Varhaug
, taking four podium places including race wins at Vallelunga
and a double victory at Spa-Francorchamps
. In the Eurocup, he finished in the points on seven occasions and despite not recording a top three finish, he was classified in ninth place in the standings.
saw Faccin make the step up to Formula Three
, racing in the newly named European F3 Open Championship for the Q8 Oils Hache Team. Racing in the secondary Copa de España class, for the previous generation Dallara F306
chassis, Faccin took part in ten of the first twelve races before missing the final four races of the season. He took four class podiums, including two at Donington Park
, to finish fifth in the Copa de España standings, whilst in the main championship he finished in eighteenth place.
In May 2009, he made his debut in the Italian Formula Three Championship
, driving for the Corbetta Competizioni team at the opening round of the series at Adria International Raceway
. He took the final points-scoring position of tenth in race one before retiring from the second event.
In August 2009, Faccin made an appearance in the British Formula Three Championship
round at Silverstone
. Driving in the National Class for Team West-Tec
, he finished the two races in eighteenth and twentieth places respectively, which equated to fourth place in the National Class on each occasion.
car for the first time, driving for the Pons Racing
team alongside Nelson Panciatici
at the Circuit de Catalunya
. Over the course of the two-day test, he completed a total of 174 laps, recording a best time of 1:35.949 on the final day.
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...
.
Karting
Faccin began his motorsportMotorsport
Motorsport or motorsports is the group of sports which primarily involve the use of motorized vehicles, whether for racing or non-racing competition...
career in karting back in 2002, and two years later finished fourth in the Italian Championship ICA Junior
Intercontinental A
KF2, is a kart racing class for top drivers aged 15 and up.This class used to be called Intercontinental A and has changed since January 2007 when CIK-FIA decided to replace the 100 cc water-cooled two-stroke engines with 125 cc Touch-and-Go water-cooled two-stroke engines . Chassis and...
class. In 2005, he finished as runner-up in the same category whilst also competing in the Italian Open Masters
Italian Open Masters
The Italian Open Masters is a kart racing series based in Italy.-Formula A/KF1:-Intercontinental A/KF2:-Intercontinental A Junior/KF3:-Intercontinental C/KZ2:-External links:*...
and European Championship ICA Junior classes.
Formula Azzurra
In 2006 aged just sixteen years old, Faccin made his debut in single-seatersOpen 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...
, racing in the Formula Azzurra series in his native Italy. He took four podium places in thirteen races, including one victory, to end the season in fifth place.
Formula Renault
Towards the end of 2006, Faccin graduated to Formula RenaultFormula Renault
Formula Renault is a class of formula racing founded in 1971. It is popular in Europe and other countries. Regarded as an entry-level series to motor racing, it is a respected series where drivers can learn advanced racecraft before moving on to Formula Three, World Series by Renault, GP2 or...
, taking part in the Italian Formula Renault 2.0
Italian Formula Renault Championship
Formula Renault 2.0 Italia is a Formula Renault 2.0 racing series that is based in Italy. The series races mostly on Italian races but it has regular races at Belgium's Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and in Spain....
Winter Series for CO2 Motorsport. He once again finished fifth in the championship, behind the likes of Mirko Bortolotti
Mirko Bortolotti
Mirko Bortolotti is an Italian racing driver currently leading the FIA Formula Two Championship.-Italian series:...
and Jaime Alguersuari
Jaime Alguersuari
Jaime Víctor Alguersuari Escudero , is a Spanish racing driver who became the youngest Formula One driver to start a Grand Prix in history at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix. Alguersuari is the first driver to be born in the 1990s to compete in Formula One....
.
The following year, he contested a full season in the series, finishing in twentieth place. He also took part in the Swiss Formula Renault 2.0
Formule Renault 2.0 Suisse
Formula Renault 2.0 ALPS is a category of Formula Renault open-wheel racing, created by the merging of the Formula Renault 2.0 Middle European Championship and Formula Renault 2.0 Italia....
championship. Despite missing the round at Varano
Autodromo Riccardo Paletti
Autodromo Riccardo Paletti is a motorsport race track near Varano in the Province of Parma, Italy.The track began as a small oval in 1969, and this was then expanded to a full , 11 turn race track...
, he finished fifth in the championship, taking race wins at Dijon
Dijon-Prenois
Dijon-Prenois is a motor racing circuit located in Prenois, near Dijon, France. The undulating track is noted for its fast, sweeping bends....
and Most
Autodrom Most
Autodrom Most is a motorsport race track near Most in the northwest of the Czech Republic.- External links :*...
.
In 2008
2008 Formula Renault seasons
Formula Renault is a class of formula racing that was founded in 1971. It is currently the biggest single-seater championship in the United Kingdom.-Season calendar:...
, Faccin took part in both the Italian Formula Renault 2.0 and Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0
Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0
Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 is a Formula Renault 2.0 championship with a presence of many Formula Renault championships drivers. It serves as a support series to the Formula Renault 3.5 Series as part of the World Series by Renault....
championships, racing for the Jenzer Motorsport
Jenzer Motorsport
Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position....
team. In the Italian series, he finished as runner-up to team-mate Pål Varhaug
Pål Varhaug
Pål Varhaug is a professional racing driver from Norway.-Karting:Varhaug began his motorsport career in karting back in 2005, finishing fifth in the Norwegian Championship ICA Junior category. He also finished fourth in the Viking Trophy ICA Junior class...
, taking four podium places including race wins at Vallelunga
ACI Vallelunga Circuit
The Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi is a racing circuit situated north of Rome, Italy, near Vallelunga of Campagnano. Vallelunga was built as a sand oval in 1959. From 1963 the circuit held the Rome Grand Prix, and in 1967 a new loop was added when the track became the property of the...
and a double victory at Spa-Francorchamps
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race. It is also home to the all Volkswagen club event, 25 Hours of Spa, run by the Uniroyal Fun Cup. It is one of the most challenging race tracks in the world, mainly due to its...
. In the Eurocup, he finished in the points on seven occasions and despite not recording a top three finish, he was classified in ninth place in the standings.
Formula Three
20092009 European F3 Open season
The 2009 European F3 Open season was the 9th Spanish Formula Three Championship season and 1st with the new championship denomination. It began on May 2, 2009 in Valencia and will end on November 1 in Montmeló after 16 rounds in five different countries. The main Class A title was claimed by Bruno...
saw Faccin make the step up to Formula Three
Formula 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...
, racing in the newly named European F3 Open Championship for the Q8 Oils Hache Team. Racing in the secondary Copa de España class, for the previous generation Dallara F306
Dallara
Dallara Automobili is an Italian chassis manufacturer for various motor racing series, being most notable for its near-monopoly in Formula 3 since 1993...
chassis, Faccin took part in ten of the first twelve races before missing the final four races of the season. He took four class podiums, including two 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...
, to finish fifth in the Copa de España standings, whilst in the main championship he finished in eighteenth place.
In May 2009, he made his debut 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...
, driving for the Corbetta Competizioni team at the opening round of the series 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 took the final points-scoring position of tenth in race one before retiring from the second event.
In August 2009, Faccin made an appearance in the British Formula Three Championship
British Formula Three Championship
The British Formula Three Championship is an international motor racing series that takes place primarily in the United Kingdom with a small number of events in mainland Europe. It is a junior-level feeder formula that uses small single seater Formula Three chassis. Its current official title is...
round 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...
. Driving in the National Class for Team West-Tec
Team West-Tec
Team West-Tec F3 is a motor racing team owned by Gavin Wills and John Miller. The team currently operates from a base in Corby in the United Kingdom and is the most successful team in the history of the European Formula 3 Open series.-History:...
, he finished the two races in eighteenth and twentieth places respectively, which equated to fourth place in the National Class on each occasion.
Other Series
In November 2009, Faccin tested a World Series by RenaultWorld Series by Renault
The World Series by Renault, formerly the World Series by Nissan from 1998 to 2004, is a motor racing series. The series consists of the flagship Formula Renault 3.5 Series , the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and the Eurocup Mégane Trophy...
car for the first time, driving for the Pons Racing
Pons Racing
Pons Racing is an motorcycle and auto racing team based in Spain. The team was founded by former 250cc world champion Sito Pons in 1992. In motorcycle road racing world championships, Pons has fielded riders such as Alex Barros, Max Biaggi and Sete Gibernau...
team alongside Nelson Panciatici
Nelson Panciatici
Nelson Panciatici is a French racing driver.-Karting:Panciatici's karting career began in 1998 and continued until 2004. His best championship position was 2nd place in 2004 in the French Championship Elite....
at the Circuit de Catalunya
Circuit de Catalunya
The Circuit de Catalunya is a racetrack in Montmeló, to the north of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. With long straights and a variety of corners, the Circuit de Catalunya is seen as an all-rounder circuit.-History:...
. Over the course of the two-day test, he completed a total of 174 laps, recording a best time of 1:35.949 on the final day.
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Formula Azzurra | PKF Racing | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 64 | 5th |
| Italian Formula Renault 2.0 (Winter Series) | CO2 Motorsport | 4 | 0 | 0 | ? | 0 | 64 | 5th | |
| 2007 | Italian Formula Renault 2.0 | CO2 Motorsport | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 20th |
| Swiss Formula Renault 2.0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 168 | 5th | ||
| 2008 | Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 2008 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 season The 2008 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 season was the eighteenth Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 season. The season began at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on May 3 and finished at the Circuit de Catalunya on October 19, after fourteen rounds... |
Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position.... |
14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 9th |
| Italian Formula Renault 2.0 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 271 | 2nd | ||
| 2009 | European F3 Open 2009 European F3 Open season The 2009 European F3 Open season was the 9th Spanish Formula Three Championship season and 1st with the new championship denomination. It began on May 2, 2009 in Valencia and will end on November 1 in Montmeló after 16 rounds in five different countries. The main Class A title was claimed by Bruno... |
Q8 Oils Hache Team | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 18th |
| European F3 Open 2009 European F3 Open season The 2009 European F3 Open season was the 9th Spanish Formula Three Championship season and 1st with the new championship denomination. It began on May 2, 2009 in Valencia and will end on November 1 in Montmeló after 16 rounds in five different countries. The main Class A title was claimed by Bruno... (Copa de España) |
10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 5th | ||
| Italian Formula Three 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... |
Corbetta Competizioni | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19th | |
| British Formula Three 2009 British Formula Three season The 2009 British Formula Three season was the 59th British Formula Three Championship season. It began on 13 April at Oulton Park's Easter Monday meeting and ended on 20 September at Brands Hatch after 20 rounds in four different countries... (National Class) |
Team West-Tec Team West-Tec Team West-Tec F3 is a motor racing team owned by Gavin Wills and John Miller. The team currently operates from a base in Corby in the United Kingdom and is the most successful team in the history of the European Formula 3 Open series.-History:... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 7th |