Romain Iannetta
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Romain Iannetta is a racing driver French born 27 November 1979 in Villecresnes
.
He is the nephew of driver Alain Iannetta who participated in 24 Hours of Le Mans
3 times 1988
1989
and 1990
).
In parallel to his passion, Richards is an instructor at the flight school PRO'PULSION (Dreux
and Issoire
) and for Ferrari 360 Modena JMB Racing. He also worked for many auto manufacturers at the launch of new vehicles on the market (Volkswagen
, Audi
, Citroën
, Renault
, Alfa Romeo
...).
It began in 2000 in the trade of automotive stunt team CINE CASCADE directed by Jean-Claude Lagnes. It revolves mainly feature films such as: Le Boulet, Ripoux 3, San Antonio
, Hush!, Taxi
36 Quai des Orfèvres
The Bourne Identity
and The Mental Love your father.
He was awarded the World Stunt Awards
in the United States for the best sequence on a vehicle for the year 2003 for the film "The Bourne Identity".
- 24 hours of Le Mans 2009 with Creation
-Judd
/LMP1 - Creation Autosportif
2008
- Championship of Spain Supercopa SEAT León
2007
- 24 Hours of Le Mans 2007 Courage
AER
LMP2 - Noel Del Bello Racing
- 8th in the Championship of Spain Supercopa SEAT León
(3 podiums - 2 wins)
- 5th in the World Cup Fun Cup (Optimum Racing - FEK)
2006
- 6th in GT2 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Porsche 996 GT3-RSR - Ice Pol Racing Team
- Le Mans Series in a Porsche 996 GT3-RSR - Ice Pol Racing Team (2 races)
- Winner of World Cup Fun Cup at Jarama - Optimum Racing (FEK)
- Andros Trophy (3 races) on Citroën C4
Silhouette - Carmine Team Competition (3 of Promotion in Val Thorens)
- 6th Class of the 24 Hours of Barcelona Seat Leon Supercopa
2005
- Le Mans Endurance Series on Courage
C65-Mecachrome
- Team Noel Del Bello Racing
- Le Mans Endurance Series on Chrysler Viper GTS-R
- Paul Belmondo
Racing Team
- 24 Hours of Le Mans on Mecachrome
Courage
C65 - Team Noel Del Bello Racing
2004
- Spanish Championship SEAT León
- 1 Racing Championship of French Touring Car Championship
2002
- Champion of French Formula Ford
Promotion (8 wins in 9 races)
- Vice-Champion of French Formula Ford
(9 podiums in 9 races)
- Tested by Welter Racing
to participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and 12 Hours of Sebring
- Tested by a team of BMW
Touring Car Silhouette
2001
- Championnat de French Formula Renault
- Winner of 4 hours of Spa Peugeot 106
- Winner of the race Lédenon Formula Ford
2000
- 5th in the Championnat de French Formula Ford
Promotion (3 podiums)
- Participation in the European Championship and 2nd Festival POWERTOUR at Spa
1999
- 3rd in the Flying ACO Automobile Club de l'Ouest
- Championnat de French Formula Renault Elf Campus (1 win)
- Winner of 10 hours of Soucy Karting
1995-1998
- France Karting Championship Yamaha
(15 podiums)
- Tests in Caterham
- Flying school self ACO Le Mans
- Championnat de France Endurance Karting
1993-1994
- Flying school E.T.A. Karting, kart course Y.D.K.
1988-1991
- Stage of motorcycle riding, participation in Jacadi Trophy
Villecresnes
Villecresnes is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Transport:Villecresnes is served by no station of the Paris Métro, RER, or suburban rail network. The closest station to Villecresnes is Boissy-Saint-Léger station on Paris RER line A...
.
He is the nephew of driver Alain Iannetta who participated in 24 Hours of Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's oldest sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since near the town of Le Mans, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency, race teams have to balance speed against the cars' ability to run for 24 hours without sustaining...
3 times 1988
1988 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 56th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 11 and 12 1988. It was also the fifth round of the World Sports-Prototype Championship season.-Race:...
1989
1989 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 1989 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 57th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 10 and 11 1989.-Race:The race was the last time the 24 Hours of Le Mans ran without the two chicanes on the Mulsanne Straight; for the interest of safety to reduce speeds after speeds reaching in the previous...
and 1990
1990 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 1990 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 58th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 16 and 17 1990.-Pre-race:This was the first race after the installation of two chicanes along the Mulsanne Straight in an attempt to slow the prototypes down after speeds of were reached in previous...
).
In parallel to his passion, Richards is an instructor at the flight school PRO'PULSION (Dreux
Dreux
Dreux is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-History:Dreux was known in ancient times as Durocassium, the capital of the Durocasses Celtic tribe. Despite the legend, its name was not related with Druids. The Romans established here a fortified camp known as Castrum...
and Issoire
Issoire
Issoire is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-Geography:Issoire is located on the Couze River, near its junction with the Allier, SSE of Clermont-Ferrand on the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée railway to Nîmes...
) and for Ferrari 360 Modena JMB Racing. He also worked for many auto manufacturers at the launch of new vehicles on the market (Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer and is the original and biggest-selling marque of the Volkswagen Group, which now also owns the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Škoda marques and the truck manufacturer Scania.Volkswagen means "people's car" in German, where it is...
, Audi
Audi
Audi AG is a German automobile manufacturer, from supermini to crossover SUVs in various body styles and price ranges that are marketed under the Audi brand , positioned as the premium brand within the Volkswagen Group....
, Citroën
Citroën
Citroën is a major French automobile manufacturer, part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group.Founded in 1919 by French industrialist André-Gustave Citroën , Citroën was the first mass-production car company outside the USA and pioneered the modern concept of creating a sales and services network that...
, Renault
Renault
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, and in the past, autorail vehicles, trucks, tractors, vans and also buses/coaches. Its alliance with Nissan makes it the world's third largest automaker...
, Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of cars. Founded as A.L.F.A. on June 24, 1910, in Milan, the company has been involved in car racing since 1911, and has a reputation for building expensive sports cars...
...).
It began in 2000 in the trade of automotive stunt team CINE CASCADE directed by Jean-Claude Lagnes. It revolves mainly feature films such as: Le Boulet, Ripoux 3, San Antonio
San Antonio (film)
San Antonio is a 1945 western Technicolor film starring Errol Flynn and Alexis Smith. The movie was written by W. R. Burnett and Alan Le May, and directed by David Butler as well as uncredited Robert Florey and Raoul Walsh....
, Hush!, Taxi
Taxi (1998 film)
Taxi is a 1998 French action-comedy film starring Samy Naceri, written by Luc Besson, and directed by Gérard Pirès.- Plot :The film takes place in Marseille, France, and involves an aspiring racecar driver named Daniel , who initially works as a pizza delivery boy, but changes jobs to become a taxi...
36 Quai des Orfèvres
36 Quai des Orfèvres (film)
36 Quai des Orfèvres is a 2004 French film directed by Olivier Marchal and starring Daniel Auteuil and Gérard Depardieu. The film takes place in Paris, where two cops are competing for the vacant seat of Chief of Police while involved in a search for a gang of violent thieves...
The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity (2002 film)
The Bourne Identity is a 2002 American spy film loosely based on Robert Ludlum's novel of the same name. It stars Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, an amnesiac attempting to discover his true identity amidst a clandestine conspiracy within the Central Intelligence Agency . The film also stars Franka...
and The Mental Love your father.
He was awarded the World Stunt Awards
Taurus World Stunt Awards
The Taurus World Stunt Awards is a yearly award ceremony that honors stunt performers in movies. It is held each year in Los Angeles.- Categories :*Best Fight*Best Fire Stunt*Best High Work*Best Work with a Vehicle*Best Overall Stunt by a Stunt Woman...
in the United States for the best sequence on a vehicle for the year 2003 for the film "The Bourne Identity".
Career
2009- 24 hours of Le Mans 2009 with Creation
Creation Autosportif
Creation Autosportif, Ltd. is a sports car racing team based in Oxford, England. It was founded in 2003 by Ian Bickerton and Mike Jankowski and has raced in the FIA GT Championship, FFSA GT Championship, American Le Mans Series, Le Mans Endurance Series, as well as the 24 Hours of Le Mans...
-Judd
Judd (engine)
Judd is a name brand of engines produced by Engine Developments Ltd., a company founded in 1971 by John Judd and Jack Brabham in Rugby, Warwickshire, England...
/LMP1 - Creation Autosportif
Creation Autosportif
Creation Autosportif, Ltd. is a sports car racing team based in Oxford, England. It was founded in 2003 by Ian Bickerton and Mike Jankowski and has raced in the FIA GT Championship, FFSA GT Championship, American Le Mans Series, Le Mans Endurance Series, as well as the 24 Hours of Le Mans...
2008
- Championship of Spain Supercopa SEAT León
SEAT León
The SEAT León is a small family car built by the Spanish car manufacturer, and Volkswagen Group subsidiary SEAT, S.A. since October 1998.The two León generations are, or have been built upon two differing variants of the Volkswagen Group A platform, and they also share many other components with...
2007
- 24 Hours of Le Mans 2007 Courage
Courage Compétition
Courage Compétition was a racing team and chassis constructor company now owned by Oreca, based in Le Mans, France near the Circuit de la Sarthe. It was founded by Yves Courage, a French race driver who ran hillclimbs before founding the company...
AER
Advanced Engine Research
Advanced Engine Research, Ltd. is an auto racing engine manufacturer based in Basildon, Essex, England...
LMP2 - Noel Del Bello Racing
- 8th in the Championship of Spain Supercopa SEAT León
SEAT León
The SEAT León is a small family car built by the Spanish car manufacturer, and Volkswagen Group subsidiary SEAT, S.A. since October 1998.The two León generations are, or have been built upon two differing variants of the Volkswagen Group A platform, and they also share many other components with...
(3 podiums - 2 wins)
- 5th in the World Cup Fun Cup (Optimum Racing - FEK)
2006
- 6th in GT2 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Porsche 996 GT3-RSR - Ice Pol Racing Team
- Le Mans Series in a Porsche 996 GT3-RSR - Ice Pol Racing Team (2 races)
- Winner of World Cup Fun Cup at Jarama - Optimum Racing (FEK)
- Andros Trophy (3 races) on Citroën C4
Citroën C4
The Citroën C4 is a small family car produced by French automaker Citroën since autumn 2004. The C4 was designed to be the successor to the Citroën Xsara. It is mechanically similar to the Peugeot 308, which was launched in 2007. A revised version with new front end, reverse light and dashboard...
Silhouette - Carmine Team Competition (3 of Promotion in Val Thorens)
- 6th Class of the 24 Hours of Barcelona Seat Leon Supercopa
2005
- Le Mans Endurance Series on Courage
Courage Compétition
Courage Compétition was a racing team and chassis constructor company now owned by Oreca, based in Le Mans, France near the Circuit de la Sarthe. It was founded by Yves Courage, a French race driver who ran hillclimbs before founding the company...
C65-Mecachrome
Mecachrome
Mecachrome SAS is a precision engineering company involved in aviation, the automotive industry, motor racing and industrial engineering, but is most famous for assembling the engines designed by Renault for the Renault Formula One team.-Formula One:...
- Team Noel Del Bello Racing
- Le Mans Endurance Series on Chrysler Viper GTS-R
Chrysler Viper GTS-R
The Chrysler Viper GTS-R was a successful racing variant of the Dodge Viper developed in conjunction with Chrysler of North America, Oreca of France, and Reynard Motorsport of the United Kingdom. Officially unveiled at the 1995 Pebble Beach Concours, it has won numerous championships and famous...
- Paul Belmondo
Paul Belmondo
Paul Alexandre Belmondo is a French racing driver who raced in Formula One for the March and Pacific Racing teams. He is the son of actor Jean-Paul Belmondo and grandson of sculptor Paul Belmondo...
Racing Team
- 24 Hours of Le Mans on Mecachrome
Mecachrome
Mecachrome SAS is a precision engineering company involved in aviation, the automotive industry, motor racing and industrial engineering, but is most famous for assembling the engines designed by Renault for the Renault Formula One team.-Formula One:...
Courage
Courage Compétition
Courage Compétition was a racing team and chassis constructor company now owned by Oreca, based in Le Mans, France near the Circuit de la Sarthe. It was founded by Yves Courage, a French race driver who ran hillclimbs before founding the company...
C65 - Team Noel Del Bello Racing
2004
- Spanish Championship SEAT León
SEAT León
The SEAT León is a small family car built by the Spanish car manufacturer, and Volkswagen Group subsidiary SEAT, S.A. since October 1998.The two León generations are, or have been built upon two differing variants of the Volkswagen Group A platform, and they also share many other components with...
- 1 Racing Championship of French Touring Car Championship
2002
- Champion of French Formula Ford
Formula Ford
Formula Ford is a single seater, open wheel class in motorsport which exists in some form in many countries around the world. It is an entry-level series to motor racing....
Promotion (8 wins in 9 races)
- Vice-Champion of French Formula Ford
Formula Ford
Formula Ford is a single seater, open wheel class in motorsport which exists in some form in many countries around the world. It is an entry-level series to motor racing....
(9 podiums in 9 races)
- Tested by Welter Racing
Welter Racing
Welter Racing is a French sports car maker that mainly enters in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, since 1990 under the name of Gérard Welter or Rachel Welter.Gerard Welter is well versed in endurance circuits, especially the 24 Hours of Le Mans...
to participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and 12 Hours of Sebring
- Tested by a team of BMW
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
Touring Car Silhouette
2001
- Championnat de French Formula Renault
- Winner of 4 hours of Spa Peugeot 106
Peugeot 106
The Peugeot 106 is a supermini produced by French automaker Peugeot from 1991 to 2004.-Phase I:The Peugeot 106 was introduced on 12 September 1991, as the French marque's entry level car slotting in beneath the 205 - although it is now largely considered the 'true' replacement to the 205. It was a...
- Winner of the race Lédenon Formula Ford
Formula Ford
Formula Ford is a single seater, open wheel class in motorsport which exists in some form in many countries around the world. It is an entry-level series to motor racing....
2000
- 5th in the Championnat de French Formula Ford
Formula Ford
Formula Ford is a single seater, open wheel class in motorsport which exists in some form in many countries around the world. It is an entry-level series to motor racing....
Promotion (3 podiums)
- Participation in the European Championship and 2nd Festival POWERTOUR at Spa
1999
- 3rd in the Flying ACO Automobile Club de l'Ouest
Automobile Club de l'Ouest
The Automobile Club de l'Ouest , sometimes abbreviated to ACO, is the largest automotive group in France. It was founded in 1906 by car building and racing enthusiasts, and is most famous for being the organising entity behind the annual Le Mans 24 Hours race...
- Championnat de French Formula Renault Elf Campus (1 win)
- Winner of 10 hours of Soucy Karting
1995-1998
- France Karting Championship Yamaha
Yamaha
Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company...
(15 podiums)
- Tests in Caterham
Caterham
Caterham is a town in the Tandridge District of Surrey, England. The town is geographically divided into two sections: Caterham on the Hill and Caterham Valley - the main town centre. The town lies close to the A22, a few miles south of Croydon, in a valley cut into the dip slope of the North Downs...
- Flying school self ACO Le Mans
Le Mans
Le Mans is a city in France, located on the Sarthe River. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the capital of the Sarthe department and the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Le Mans is a part of the Pays de la Loire region.Its inhabitants are called Manceaux...
- Championnat de France Endurance Karting
1993-1994
- Flying school E.T.A. Karting, kart course Y.D.K.
1988-1991
- Stage of motorcycle riding, participation in Jacadi Trophy
24 hours of Le Mans Results
Year | Car | Team | Team Mates | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
2005 2005 24 Hours of Le Mans The 2005 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 73rd Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 18 and 19 2005.This race marked the record 7th victory for Tom Kristensen, including his 6th straight.-Race:... |
Courage Courage Compétition Courage Compétition was a racing team and chassis constructor company now owned by Oreca, based in Le Mans, France near the Circuit de la Sarthe. It was founded by Yves Courage, a French race driver who ran hillclimbs before founding the company... C65 |
Noël del Bello Racing | Christophe Pillon Ni Amorim |
DNF |
2006 2006 24 Hours of Le Mans The 2006 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 74th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place over June 17–18, 2006.-Pre-race:Prior to this race the ACO redeveloped the area around the Dunlop Curve and Dunlop Chicane, moving the Dunlop Curve in tighter to create more run-off area, while also turning the Dunlop... |
Porsche 911 GT3 Porsche 911 GT3 The Porsche 911 GT3 is a higher performance version of the Porsche 911 sports car. It is the latest in a line of high performance models, beginning with the 1973 911 RS... -RSR |
Ice Pol Racing Team | Yves-Emmanuel Lambert Christian Lefort |
NC |
2007 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans The 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 75th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France from 16–17 June 2007. Four classes of cars raced together, with each class having honors for its highest finishers... |
Courage Courage Compétition Courage Compétition was a racing team and chassis constructor company now owned by Oreca, based in Le Mans, France near the Circuit de la Sarthe. It was founded by Yves Courage, a French race driver who ran hillclimbs before founding the company... LC75 |
Noël del Bello Racing | Vitaly Petrov Vitaly Petrov Vitaly Alexandrovich Petrov is a Russian Formula One racing driver, currently driving for the Lotus Renault GP team. He is known as "Vyborg Rocket" in Russia. He is, to date, the only Russian to have competed in the Formula One World Championship.... Liz Halliday |
DNF |
2009 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans The 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 77th Grand Prix of Endurance, an endurance auto race run over 24 hours. It took place at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France, and was organised by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest over June 13–14, 2009 and was started by Fiat and Ferrari chairman Luca... |
Creation Creation Autosportif Creation Autosportif, Ltd. is a sports car racing team based in Oxford, England. It was founded in 2003 by Ian Bickerton and Mike Jankowski and has raced in the FIA GT Championship, FFSA GT Championship, American Le Mans Series, Le Mans Endurance Series, as well as the 24 Hours of Le Mans... CA07 |
Creation Autosportif Creation Autosportif Creation Autosportif, Ltd. is a sports car racing team based in Oxford, England. It was founded in 2003 by Ian Bickerton and Mike Jankowski and has raced in the FIA GT Championship, FFSA GT Championship, American Le Mans Series, Le Mans Endurance Series, as well as the 24 Hours of Le Mans... |
Jamie Campbell-Walter Jamie Campbell-Walter Jamie Campbell-Walter is a British professional racing driver. He was born in Oban, Scotland in 16 December 1972. He won the FIA GT Championship in 2000.-Family:... Vanina Ickx Vanina Ickx Vanina Ickx is a Belgian racecar driver. She is the daughter of Belgian Formula One driver Jacky Ickx.... |
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