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Emanuele Pirro

Emanuele Pirro on racing for Benetton, developing McLaren's MP4/4, and work as a Driver Steward... In his long career, Emanuele Pirro has experienced everything motorsport can throw at a driver. In the 1980s, the Italian raced for Benetton while simultaneously helping to develop Prost and Senna’s mighty McLaren Honda MP4/4. Later, he battled soaking conditions at the infamous 1991 Australian GP and won Le Mans five times. Emanuele has enjoyed an incredible career, and has great stories to tell. Why did he reject Ferrari? Why did Riccardo Patrese hit him on the helmet after his final Grand Prix? Emanuele also tells Tom Clarkson about his current role as an FIA Driver Steward.

English
  • Originally Aired October 6, 2021
  • Runtime 84 minutes
  • Created January 18, 2024 by
    RJA
  • Modified January 18, 2024 by
    RJA