Louis Prette

Louis Prette, Jr. (born 31 July 1998 in Monte Carlo) is an Italian-Monégasque racing driver. He currently competes in the International GT Open championship.[1]

Louis Prette, Jr.
Nationality Italian
 Monégasque
via dual nationality
Born (1998-07-31) 31 July 1998
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Related toPhilippe Prette (father)
International GT Open
Years active2020
TeamsAF Corse
Starts5
Wins2
Poles1
Fastest laps0
Previous series
2016–17
2018
2019		Asian Formula Renault Series
F3 Asian Championship
Ferrari Challenge Europe – Trofeo Pirelli (Pro)
Championship titles
2019Ferrari Challenge Europe – Trofeo Pirelli (Pro)

Biography

Given his fathers’ unprecedented success in Ferrari Challenge Asia-Pacific, Prette's career began in Asia with the Asian Formula Renault Series in 2016.[2] Having taken third in the championship the following year, he graduated to Asian Formula 3 where he finished ninth in the standings before moving into GT racing – returning to Europe and following in his fathers’ footsteps by contesting the European Ferrari Challenge, winning the championship by 3 points.[3][4] He progressed to GT3 competition the following year, entering the International GT Open series with Vincent Abril.[5]

Outside of racing he is the Global Head of Retail for fashion company APM Monaco, based in Hong Kong.[6]

Career results

Overview
Season Series Position Car Team
2016 Asian Formula Renault Series 16th Tatuus–Renault FR2.0 S&D Motorsports
2017 Asian Formula Renault Series 3rd Tatuus–Renault FR2.0 BlackArts Racing Team
2018 F3 Asian Championship 9th Tatuus–Alfa Romeo F3 T-318 BlackArts Racing Team
2019 Ferrari Challenge Europe – Trofeo Pirelli (Pro) 1st Ferrari 488 Challenge Formula Racing
Ferrari Challenge Finali Mondiali – Trofeo Pirelli (Pro) 6th Ferrari 488 Challenge Formula Racing
2020 International GT Open 2nd* Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo AF Corse

References
  1. "Louis Prette - Career and Success". Speedsport Magazine. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. "AFR Round 6: BAR takes pole, win and 2017 Team Championship". BlackArts Racing Team. 17 September 2017.
  3. "F3 Asian Championship Certified by FIA announces first driver entries". F3 Asian Championship. 8 June 2018.
  4. "Ferrari Challenge Europe: Prette secures title despite 25s penalty". Autosport. 26 October 2019.
  5. "Prette-Abril to chase the title with AF Corse and Ferrari". International GT Open. 27 January 2020.
  6. "Louis Prette – Global Head of Retail for APM Monaco". LinkedIn. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
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