Giacomo Altoè made quite the splash when he first joined Conquest Racing last season for a single event appearance, winning on debut with the team in the GTD PRO class at Road America. Having recently been announced as part of the lineup for the coveted Rolex 24 at Daytona, the young Italian driver is no stranger to success, and is a valued addition to the roster.

He is highly familiar with the Ferrari 296 GT3 platform, having been crowned the Ferrari Challenge Europe Champion, before he went on to compete in the Gulf 12 Hours earlier this month. He will also be partaking in the Asian Le Mans Series for the first time in 2025, all while continuing to represent the prancing horse. 

Get to know Giacomo Altoè and learn more about his life both on and off the track. 

Where are you from, and where do you live now?

I’m from the Northeast of Italy. I grew up in Adria with my family for most of my life, close to Venice. Three years ago I moved to San Marino and I’ve been living there ever since. 

What are your hobbies outside of racing?

I play a lot of sports. I like anything that gets me out in nature as I enjoy being outside. I’ve also been getting into barbecuing with my friends and family at home lately. I like it a lot and I’m trying to learn new recipes!

Can you tell us more about your family?

I come from a racing family. My father used to be a rally driver back in the day. We’re five brothers in total and almost all of us used to race at some point. One of my older brothers works with Ferrari as an extractor, so we see each other quite often at the track. At this point, I’m the only one who is still actively racing as a professional driver in GT3. 

What does it mean for you to compete in the Rolex 24?

It’s an amazing feeling, and it’s always one of the biggest highlights of the season. It’s one of my favorite events because I love endurance racing, it’s exciting to have a 24 hour race to kick off the year. I love racing in America, and I’m really glad to be working with Conquest Racing again. They are really professional, and the collaboration level with Ferrari is also amazing.

You’ve raced on some of the most iconic circuits in the world. If you could design your dream race track, what feature would you add to make it truly unforgettable?

I would say I really like the old-school tracks. My dream race track would have to be very difficult. Half of the track would be a street circuit with the walls close to the cars and then the other half would be a high-speed layout mixed with some slow speed corners. I like the tracks where there are many overtaking opportunities. Put all these ingredients together and that’s my dream track. 

If you weren’t a race car driver, what career could you see yourself pursuing?

I would still be a professional athlete. Before driving race cars I was riding motorbikes on tracks, so I would probably do that. I can also see myself being a football or tennis player. I love sports, competition and challenging myself.

What has been the biggest highlight in your career so far?

The most important year for me was 2018, when I made my GT debut. I was just 17 years old and won every championship I competed in that year. I claimed the Italian GT Championship in GT3, then, one month later, won the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe championship and then I secured victory in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Finals. I won three titles in 2018, and in 2019, after winning the International Open GT Championship, I signed as a factory driver at just 18 years old. That was definitely my biggest highlight.

What does it mean to represent Ferrari?

Representing Ferrari, especially as an Italian racing driver, means a great deal to me. Racing a Ferrari comes with significant attention and pressure, but it also brings a strong connection with passionate fans of the sport.