Paolo Ruberti (born 22 April 1975) is an Italian racing driver who currently competes in the Michelin Le Mans Cup.
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![]() Ruberti (left) and Gianluca Roda in 2013 | |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | Legnago, Italy | 22 April 1975
Michelin Le Mans Cup career | |
Debut season | 2020 |
Current team | Kessel Racing |
Racing licence | ![]() |
Car number | 67 |
Previous series | |
2012–2019 2014–2017 | FIA World Endurance Championship WeatherTech SportsCar Championship |
Career
Ruberti began his career with karting in his native Italy, before moving on to national-level formula series. In 2008, Ruberti competed in his first 24 Hours of Le Mans, driving for BMS Scuderia Italia in the GT2 class.[1] While testing at the Hockenheimring in 2016, Ruberti suffered a fractured lumbar vertebrae in an accident and missed the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he was due to drive for Larbre Compétition.[2] Ruberti's first race back from his injury was a second-place finish in class at the 2016 6 Hours of Nürburgring.[3] In 2017, Ruberti founded his own racing team in conjunction with Manfredi Ravetto, known as Scuderia Ravetto & Ruberti.[4]
Prior to the 2019 6 Hours of Spa, Ruberti joined the ByKolles LMP1 team for the final two races of the World Endurance Championship season.[5] In 2019, Ruberti also competed in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America for the first time, securing his first victory at VIR in August.[6]
During the 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ruberti served as a spotter for the Iron Lynx team.[7] After two years away from professional racing competition, Ruberti returned to take part in the 2024 International GT Open with Pellin Racing, pairing with American driver Thor Haugen.[8]
Racing record
Complete American Le Mans Series results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)
Year | Team | Class | Make | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Rank | Points |
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2006 | Konrad Motorsport | GT1 | Saleen S7-R | Ford 7.0L V8 | SEB 6 | HOU 5 | MDO | LIM | MIL | POR | ELK | MOS | PET | LGA | NC | 0 |
2012 | Team Felbermayr-Proton | LMGTE AM | Porsche 997 GT3-RSR | Porsche 4.0L Flat-6 | SEB 1 | LBH | LGA | LIM | MOS | MDO | ELK | BAL | VIR | PET | NC | 0 |
Complete WeatherTech SportsCar Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)
Year | Team | Class | Make | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Rank | Points |
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2014 | Spirit of Race | GTD | Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 | Ferrari 4.5L V8 | DAY 18 | SEB 14 | LGA | DET | WGL | MOS | IND | ELK | VIR | COA | COA | 57th | 34 | |
2016 | Dream Racing | GTD | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 | Lamborghini 5.2L V10 | DAY | SEB 19 | LGA | BEL | WGL | MOS | LIM | ELK | VIR | AUS 11 | PET 6 | 29th | 48 | |
2017 | Dream Racing Motorsport | GTD | Lamborghini Huracán GT3 | Lamborghini 5.2L V10 | DAY 19 | SEB 19 | LBH | AUS | BEL | WGL 11 | MOS | LIM | ELK | VIR | LGA | PET | 48th | 44 |
Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results
Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class Pos. |
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2008 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Ferrari F430 GT2 | GT2 | 318 | 22nd | 2nd |
2009 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Ferrari F430 GT2 | GT2 | 327 | 19th | 2nd |
2012 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3-RSR | GTE Am | 222 | DNF | DNF |
2013 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Porsche 911 GT3-RSR | GTE Am | 300 | 35th | 8th |
2014 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Ferrari 458 Italia GT2 | GTE Am | 330 | 23rd | 4th |
2015 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Chevrolet Corvette C7.R | GTE Am | 94 | DNF | DNF |
2019 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | ENSO CLM P1/01-Gibson | LMP1 | 163 | DNF | DNF |
2020 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Ferrari 488 GTE Evo | GTE Am | 331 | 37th | 11th |
2021 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Ferrari 488 GTE Evo | GTE Am | 335 | 30th | 4th |
References
External links
- Paolo Ruberti at FIA WEC Website