Cedric Sbirrazzuoli: Ferrari GT3 driver dies at 39 after cancer battle
Monegasque racing driver Cedric Sbirrazzuoli has died at age thirty-nine. He passed away on his birthday after a battle with cancer. Sbirrazzuoli had a varied career in GT and endurance racing championships. He drove Ferrari machinery for AF Corse and Conquest Racing teams. Tributes have poured in from across the motorsport world for the talented driver.
Cedric Sbirrazzuoli, a 39-year-old Monegasque GT and endurance racing driver, passed away on Thursday, August 20, on his birthday. His death has sparked condolences from racing teams, teammates, and fellow drivers worldwide. Sbirrazzuoli enjoyed a diverse career in GT and endurance racing, competing in several championships and driving Ferrari machinery for teams such as AF Corse and Conquest Racing.
Born in Monaco in 1987, Sbirrazzuoli began his racing journey in the mid-2000s, transitioning from single-seaters to closed-wheel racing. He later participated in GT4, GT2, the Porsche Carrera Cup, and multiple one-make championships, including the Maserati Trophy and Lamborghini Super Trofeo. A significant milestone in his career was his collaboration with AF Corse, which led to his involvement in Ferrari’s GT racing programme.
Sbirrazzuoli raced various Ferrari models, including the 458 Italia GT3, 488, and 296 GT3, showcasing his skills in prestigious endurance and GT championships, such as the European Le Mans Series, Asian Le Mans Series, GT World Challenge Europe and America, and the Italian GT Championship, before joining IMSA competition. In 2024, he joined Conquest Racing for the IMSA Endurance Cup, racing the #34 Ferrari alongside drivers Albert Costa and Manny Franco.
The team achieved memorable results, securing podium finishes at the 24 Hours of Daytona, Watkins Glen, and culminating in a victory at Petit Le Mans, marking one of the final highlights of Sbirrazzuoli's racing career. Tributes poured in for the talented driver, with AF Corse describing him as a highly skilled, determined, and passionate racer, as well as a genuine, respectful, and cheerful person.
His teammates also paid emotional tributes, remembering his remarkable accomplishments and the cherished memories they shared on the racing track.
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