Lucas di Grassi is a Brazilian professional racing driver who won the 2016–17 Formula E Drivers’ Championship and is widely regarded as the most successful racer in the history of the Formula E, having also finished 2nd in 2015-16 and 2017-18, and 3rd in 2014-15 and 2018-19. He has also tasted considerable success in other racing championships having finished 3rd (2013), 2nd (2014), and 3rd (2016) in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race; and 2nd (2016) in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Lucas has also participated in Formula One, primarily as a test driver in the mid and late 2000s. In 2007, he founded a fuel conservation organization named Smarter Driving and was appointed the UN Environment Programme’s ‘Clean Air Ambassador’ in 2018.
Sun Sign
Leo
Formula One Teams
Lucas has raced for –
- Mild Seven Renault F1 Team (2005) (Test Driver)
- ING Renault F1 Team (2007-2009) (Test Driver)
- Honda Racing F1 Team (2008) (Test Driver)
- Virgin Racing (2010)
- Pirelli (2011) (Test Driver)
Girlfriend / Spouse
Lucas has dated –
- Bianca Diniz Caloi (2006-Present) – Lucas and Brazilian designer Bianca Diniz Caloi began dating in 2006. After 7 years of courtship, they eventually got married in late 2013. They have a son together named Leonardo (b. July 2018).
- Juliana Carvalho (2011-2012)
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Has a mole under his left eye
- Short-cropped hair
- Affable smile
- Often sports a rugged beard
Brand Endorsements
Lucas has been sponsored by –
- Audi
- Qualcomm
- Aethra
- KNM
- Schuberth Helmets
- Blue Fox
Lucas di Grassi Facts
- Before starting his Formula E career, Lucas had had considerable success in several intermediate tiers. He had won the 2005 Macau Grand Prix and finished as a runner-up in the 2002 Formula Renault 2.0 Brazil series, the 2003 Formula 3 Sudamericana championship, and the 2007 GP2 Series.
- Lucas had also finished in the 3rd position in the 2004 Macau Grand Prix, the 2005 Formula 3 Euro Series, the 2005 Masters of Formula 3 event, the 2008 GP2 Series, and the 2009 GP2 Series.
- He is a polyglot and is fluent in Portuguese, English, Italian, and Spanish. He is also a member of the renowned high IQ society Mensa.
- Lucas is the founder of Zero Summit, an organization that works to develop technologies that can ensure a zero-carbon future. He is also the co-founder of EDG Advanced Bike Mechatronics.
- He has served as an advisory board member for Formula E Holdings and as a CEO and supervisory board member for Roborace, a platform for the development and testing of automated driving systems.
Featured Image by Lucas di Grassi / Instagram
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Facts of Lucas Tucci di Grassi
- Gender Male
- full nameLucas Tucci di Grassi
- nicknamesLucas
- birthplaceSão Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
- Date of Birth August 11, 1984
- Age 40 years 4 months
- Horoscope Leo
- Lucky Number 5
- Lucky Stone Ruby
- Lucky Color Gold
- Best Match for Marriage Sagittarius, Gemini, Aries
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundItalian
- nationalityBrazilian
- net worth$122 Million
- professionProfessional Racing Driver, Entrepreneur
- weight75 kg or 165.5 lbs
- height5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
- hair colorDark Brown
- eye colorHazel
- body type / buildAthletic
- high schoolSanta Cruz High School
- motherLeila Tucci Di Grassi
- fatherVito Di Grassi