Santino Ferrucci

Santino Ferrucci
Born:
May 31 1998
Nationality:
United States
First race:
Detroit, 2018
Races:
94
Wins:
0
Race Win %:
0%
No.:
14
Team:
A.J. Foyt Enterprises

About Santino Ferrucci

  • Biography
  • Performance by Circuit Type
  • Results

    • Biography

    The Early Career of Santino Ferrucci

    Santino Ferrucci is an American driver who entered motorsports at a young age. Ferrucci immediately made an impression in his first motorsport season by winning three out of ten races and securing six podium finishes in the 2012-2013 SBF 2000 Winter Series. It seemed like a great success story was in the making for the then very young Ferrucci.

    Limited Successes After a Spectacular Start

    After his impressive motorsport debut, Ferrucci did not secure many more victories. In the 2014 British Formula 3 Championship, he won two races, and a year later, he recorded his last victory to date in the Toyota Racing Series.

    IndyCar Debut and Development in 2018

    In 2018, Santino Ferrucci was active for the third consecutive season as a test and development driver for the Haas F1 Team. Up until the race weekend at Silverstone, he competed in the Formula 2 Championship with Trident. In addition to his commitments in both Formula 2 and Formula 1, Ferrucci made his IndyCar debut in June with Dale Coyne Racing, driving the #19 car at Belle Isle in Detroit. Although his results that weekend were not very impressive, Dale Coyne wanted to see more of Ferrucci.

    Ferrucci was then given the opportunity to prove himself in a third car specially entered for him during the final two races of the 2018 IndyCar season at Portland International Raceway and Sonoma Raceway. The American made a good impression and nearly finished in the top ten in the season finale at Sonoma, where he crossed the line in eleventh place.

    Full-Time IndyCar Debut in 2019

    In 2019, Ferrucci made his full-time IndyCar debut with Dale Coyne Racing, where he was teammates with Sébastien Bourdais. The American made a very good impression throughout the season and stood out, particularly for his strong performances on ovals, a type of track he had never raced on before. He finished fourth in three of the five oval races on the calendar and achieved an impressive seventh place in his first Indianapolis 500.

    A Tougher Season in 2020

    Ferrucci continued racing for Dale Coyne Racing in 2020, but it proved to be a more challenging year for him. While he once again finished thirteenth in the championship, just like in 2019, he only managed one top-five finish. This came at the Indianapolis 500, where he crossed the line in fourth place.

    Part-Time Program in IndyCar and NASCAR in 2021

    In 2021, Santino Ferrucci embarked on a new chapter in his career. In addition to a part-time program of five races in the NTT IndyCar Series with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, he also competed in seven races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Sam Hunt Racing. Ferrucci achieved the most success in his limited IndyCar program, finishing in the top ten in four of the five races. His best results were two consecutive sixth-place finishes, achieved in the Indianapolis 500 and the first race of the doubleheader at Belle Isle Park in Detroit.

    Ferrucci also performed well in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He finished all seven races he participated in. At Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where he competed in just his second race in NASCAR’s second-highest division, Ferrucci impressively finished in thirteenth place.

    Substitute in 2022 and Return to Full-Time in 2023

    In 2022, Ferrucci was unable to secure a full-time IndyCar contract, but he filled in for two races with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Juncos Hollinger Racing. He also competed in the Indianapolis 500 for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.

    In 2023, Ferrucci returned to a full-time IndyCar contract with A.J. Foyt Racing. Although it was a challenging season, it was highlighted by a third-place finish in the Indianapolis 500, which was his only top-ten finish of the year.

    Improved Performances in 2024

    In 2024, Ferrucci reaped the benefits of the collaboration between A.J. Foyt Racing and Team Penske. He finished in the top ten in eleven of the seventeen races, secured his first pole position in Portland, and finished a commendable ninth in the championship.

    A year later, Ferrucci appeared to have taken another step forward. Midway through the season, he particularly impressed with two podium finishes in just three races. However, the season ended much like it began — often toward the back of the field. Even on the ovals, Ferrucci was rarely competitive, while teammate David Malukas was frequently found near the front.

    In 2026, Ferrucci will compete in his fourth season with AJ Foyt Racing.

    Performance by Circuit Type

    TypeRacesAvg FinishWinsRace Win %
    Roadcourse3715.351400%
    Oval3210.281300%
    Streetcourse2515.480000%

    Results

    2018
    Date (ET) Race Type FP
    June 2 Chevrolet Dual in Detroit - Dual 1
    Detroit Belle Isle    		 Streetcourse 22
    June 3 Chevrolet Dual in Detroit - Dual 2
    Detroit Belle Isle    		 Streetcourse 20
    September 2 Grand Prix of Portland
    Portland    		 Roadcourse 20
    September 16 Grand Prix of Sonoma
    Sonoma Raceway    		 Roadcourse 11


    2019
    Date (ET) Race Type FP
    March 10 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg    		 Streetcourse 9
    March 24 INDYCAR Classic
    Circuit of The Americas    		 Roadcourse 20
    April 7 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
    Barber Motorsports Park    		 Roadcourse 15
    April 14 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
    Long Beach    		 Streetcourse 21
    May 11 INDYCAR Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 10
    May 26 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 7
    June 1 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix - Race 1
    Detroit Belle Isle    		 Streetcourse 19
    June 2 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix - Race 2
    Detroit Belle Isle    		 Streetcourse 10
    June 8 DXC Technology 600
    Texas Motor Speedway    		 Oval 4
    June 23 REV Group Grand Prix at Road America
    Road America    		 Roadcourse 19
    July 14 Honda Indy Toronto
    Toronto    		 Streetcourse 11
    July 20 Iowa 300
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 12
    July 28 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 12
    August 18 ABC Supply 500
    Pocono    		 Oval 4
    August 24 Bommarito Automotive Group 500
    Gateway    		 Oval 4
    September 1 Grand Prix of Portland
    Portland    		 Roadcourse 17
    September 22 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey
    Laguna Seca    		 Roadcourse 24


    2020
    Date (ET) Race Type FP
    June 6 Genesys 300
    Texas Motor Speedway    		 Oval 21
    July 4 GMR Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 9
    July 11 REV Group Grand Prix - Race 1
    Road America    		 Roadcourse 6
    July 12 REV Group Grand Prix - Race 2
    Road America    		 Roadcourse 6
    July 17 Iowa IndyCar 250s - Race 1
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 13
    July 18 Iowa IndyCar 250s - Race 2
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 18
    August 23 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 4
    August 29 Bommarito Automotive 250s - Race 1
    Gateway    		 Oval 16
    August 30 Bommarito Automotive 250s - Race 2
    Gateway    		 Oval 10
    September 12 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio - Race 1
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 14
    September 13 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio - Race 2
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 14
    October 2 INDYCAR Harvest GP - Race 1
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 15
    October 3 INDYCAR Harvest GP - Race 2
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 12
    October 25 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg    		 Streetcourse 23


    2021
    Date (ET) Race Type FP
    May 30 105th Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 6
    June 12 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix - Race 1
    Detroit Belle Isle    		 Streetcourse 6
    June 13 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix - Race 2
    Detroit Belle Isle    		 Streetcourse 10
    July 4 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 9
    August 8 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
    Nashville    		 Streetcourse 11


    2022
    Date (ET) Race Type FP
    March 20 XPEL 375
    Texas Motor Speedway    		 Oval 9
    May 29 106th Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 10
    June 5 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
    Detroit Belle Isle    		 Streetcourse 21


    2023
    Date (ET) Race Type FP
    March 5 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg    		 Streetcourse 24
    April 2 Texas Indy 375
    Texas Motor Speedway    		 Oval 21
    April 16 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
    Long Beach    		 Streetcourse 11
    April 30 Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix
    Barber Motorsports Park    		 Roadcourse 20
    May 13 GMR Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 23
    May 28 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 3
    June 4 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
    Detroit    		 Streetcourse 21
    June 18 Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America
    Road America    		 Roadcourse 16
    July 2 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 24
    July 16 Honda Indy Toronto
    Toronto    		 Streetcourse 17
    July 22 Hy-Vee Homefront 250
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 26
    July 23 Hy-Vee One Step 250
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 22
    August 6 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
    Nashville    		 Streetcourse 18
    August 12 Gallagher Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 23
    August 27 Bommarito Automotive Group 500
    Gateway    		 Oval 13
    September 3 Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland
    Portland    		 Roadcourse 16
    September 10 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey
    Laguna Seca    		 Roadcourse 17


    2024
    Date (ET) Race Type FP
    March 10 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg    		 Streetcourse 9
    March 24 The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge
    The Termal Club    		 Roadcourse 15
    April 21 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
    Long Beach    		 Streetcourse 21
    April 28 Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
    Barber Motorsports Park    		 Roadcourse 7
    May 11 Sonsio Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 27
    May 26 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 8
    June 2 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
    Detroit    		 Streetcourse 9
    June 9 XPEL Grand Prix at Road America
    Road America    		 Roadcourse 15
    June 23 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey
    Laguna Seca    		 Roadcourse 9
    July 7 Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 10
    July 13 Hy-Vee Homefront 250
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 6
    July 14 Hy-Vee One Step 250
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 11
    July 21 Honda Indy Toronto
    Toronto    		 Streetcourse 20
    August 17 Bommarito Automotive Group 500
    Gateway    		 Oval 12
    August 25 Grand Prix of Portland
    Portland    		 Roadcourse 8
    August 31 Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s - Race 1
    Milwaukee Mile    		 Oval 4
    September 1 Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s - Race 2
    Milwaukee Mile    		 Oval 4
    September 15 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
    Nashville Superspeedway    		 Oval 6


    2025
    Date (ET) Race Type FP
    March 2 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg    		 Streetcourse 14
    March 23 The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix
    The Termal Club    		 Roadcourse 14
    April 13 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
    Long Beach    		 Streetcourse 11
    May 4 Alabama Indy Grand Prix
    Barber Motorsports Park    		 Roadcourse 18
    May 10 Sonsio Grand Prix of Indianapolis
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 20
    May 25 109th Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 5
    June 1 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
    Detroit    		 Streetcourse 2
    June 15 Bommarito Automotive Group 500
    Gateway    		 Oval 5
    June 22 XPEL Grand Prix at Road America
    Road America    		 Roadcourse 3
    July 6 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 16
    July 12 Synk 275
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 8
    July 13 Farm to Finish 275
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 15
    July 20 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto
    Toronto    		 Streetcourse 27
    July 27 Java House Grand Prix of Monterey
    Laguna Seca    		 Roadcourse 22
    August 10 BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland
    Portland    		 Roadcourse 27
    August 24 Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250
    Milwaukee Mile    		 Oval 14
    August 31 Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix
    Nashville Superspeedway    		 Oval 8