Andrea Bertolini Steps Down from Professional Racing After Distinguished Career
May 2025 – Monza, Italy
Andrea Bertolini officially retired from professional racing following the GT World Challenge Europe round at Monza, marking the end of a 25-year career in frontline GT racing. The 52-year-old Italian will continue his work with Maserati within the Corse Clienti family, focusing on car development rather than competition.
Bertolini’s illustrious career began in 2000 and was marked by numerous wins and titles, including three FIA GT Drivers Championships in 2006, 2008, and 2009, and the inaugural FIA GT1 World Championship in 2010. He significantly contributed to the Maserati MC12’s development, helping to secure its reputation in GT1.
“After extensive testing, I told the guys we were now four or five years ahead of everyone in terms of the car,” Bertolini recalled regarding the MC12’s performance. His achievements also include victories at the Spa 24 Hours and a class win in the inaugural FIA World Endurance Championship race at Sebring in 2012.
Transitioning from Maserati, Bertolini experienced success in various series, including GT3 racing. He and long-time partner Louis Machiels finished as runner-up in the 2020 Blancpain GT Series and secured the Pro-Am class championship in 2022, which included a win at the Spa 24 Hours.
Behind the scenes, Bertolini has been instrumental in developing Ferrari’s race cars, notably the 296 GT3 and 499P Hypercar, and is responsible for shakedown testing nearly 600 Ferrari F1 cars as part of the F1 Clienti program.
“My passion for motorsport will remain, and I will continue to work on developing our cars at Ferrari and Maserati,” Bertolini stated before his final race. His legacy extends beyond results on the track; he aims to inspire the next generation of drivers through his dedication and experience.
With Bertolini’s retirement from competitive racing, the motorsports community acknowledges both his outstanding career achievements and his ongoing contributions to the sport.
