Gregory "Greg" Franchi (born 6 April 1982, in Flémalle) is a Belgian former racing driver.
Career
Karting Franchi began his karting career in 2000, with the 36th place in European Championship Formula A.
Formula Ford Franchi made his debut in his formula racing career in French Formula Ford championship, where he finished as runner-up.
Formula Renault After racing at Autódromo do Estoril in the Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup in 2001, he remained for 2002, but switched to ADM Junior Team. He finished 39th without scoring a point. He also participated in three races of the Italian Formula Renault Championship with the same team.
Formula Three In 2003, Franchi stepped up to the Italian Formula Three Championship with the Lucidi Motors team. He finished third in the standings after taking four podium places. He also appeared as a guest driver at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in British Formula 3.
Franchi moved to Signature and the Formula 3 Euro Series in 2004, finishing the season in 29th position. He remained in series for the following season, but switched to the Prema Powerteam. He improved to seventeenth place in the standings and scored four points.
Formula Renault 3.5 Series In 2006, Franchi stepped up to the Formula Renault 3.5 Series with Prema Powerteam. He took ten points, finishing in third place at the Monaco race that was part of the Formula One Grand Prix weekend. It was single points for him and he received 25th final position in standings.
Touring car and GT racing In 2007, Franchi moved to touring car and GT racing, competing in series such as Eurocup Mégane Trophy, FIA GT, Belcar and FFSA GT Championship.
Racing record
Career summary Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position 2001 Formula Ford France ? ? ? ? ? 165 2nd Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup 1 0 0 0 0 0 72nd 2002 Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup ADM Junior Team 6 0 0 0 0 0 39th Italian Formula Renault Championship 3 0 0 0 0 0 NC 2003 Italian Formula Three Lucidi Motors 9 0 0 1 4 78 3rd British Formula 3 Championship 2 0 0 0 0 N/A NC† 2004 Formula 3 Euro Series Opel Team Signature 17 0 0 0 0 0 29th Masters of Formula 3 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 29th British Formula 3 Championship 2 0 0 0 0 N/A NC† 2005 Formula 3 Euro Series Prema Powerteam 20 0 0 0 0 11 17th Masters of Formula 3 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 21st 2006 Formula Renault 3.5 Series Prema Powerteam 17 0 0 0 1 10 25th 2007 Eurocup Mégane Trophy Equipe Verschuur 8 1 0 2 1 37 11th Le Mans Series Aston Martin Larbre 5 0 0 0 0 14 11th FIA GT - GT1 Luc Alphand Aventures 1 0 0 0 0 7 20th 2008 Belcar Equipe Verschuur 11 3 ? 5 ? 117 4th FIA GT - GT1 Larbre Competition 6 0 0 0 0 10 14th 2010 FFSA GT Championship WRT 13 0 0 0 2 86 6th FIA GT3 European Championship Saintéloc-Phoenix Racing600012420th Belgian Audi Club200002011 Blancpain Endurance Series - GT3 Pro WRT Belgian Audi Club5100289.5 1st FIA GT3 European Championship Belgian Audi Club Team WRT122003759th2012 Blancpain Endurance Series - Pro Vita4One Racing Team60102538th Baku City Challenge Vita4One Team Italy10000N/A8th2013 Blancpain Endurance Series - Pro Vita4One Racing Team400001124th
Complete Formula 3 Euro Series results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 DC Points 2004 Opel Team Signature Dallara F302/067 Spiess-Opel HOC1 HOC2 EST1 EST2 ADR1 ADR1 PAU1 PAU2 NOR1 NOR1 MAG1 MAG2 NÜR1 NÜR2 ZAN1 ZAN2 BRN1 BRN2 HOC3 HOC429th0 2005 Prema Powerteam Dallara F305/004 Spiess-Opel HOC1 HOC2 PAU1 PAU2 SPA1 SPA2 MON1 MON2 OSC1 OSC2 NOR1 NOR2 NÜR1 NÜR2 ZAN1 ZAN2 LAU1 LAU2 HOC3 HOC4 17th 11
Complete Formula Renault 3.5 Series results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DC Points 2006 Prema Powerteam ZOL1 ZOL2 MON1 IST1 IST2 MIS1 MIS2 SPA1 SPA2 NÜR1 NÜR2 DON1 DON2 LMS1 LMS2 CAT1 CAT2 25th 10
References
External links Official site