Finn Gehrsitz
Finn Gehrsitz
RACED IN: ELMS - LMP3
Biography
Finn Gehrsitz is a German racing driver who made history at 16 years old as the youngest competitor to race in the Michelin Le Mans Cup.
Key Stats
Nationality
German
Hometown
Stuttgart, Germany
DOB
25th September
Favourite circuit
Paul Ricard
Racing career
Finn Gehrsitz started karting at five years old, inspired by his father’s penchant for rally driving. What started as a hobby quickly became a passion for the young German, fuelled by an innate love of speed.
In 2020, Finn made the transition from karting to racing, kicking off his career with two wins in the Porsche Super Sports Cup.
The following year, Gehrsitz signed with Phoenix Racing to contend the Michelin Le Mans Cup (LMP3). His debut race with the team in Barcelona 2021 made it into the history books, with Gehrsitz becoming the youngest ever driver to contend the championship.
In March 2022, Finn Gehrsitz was announced as part of the driver line-up for United Autosports in the 2022 European Le Mans Series (LMP3).
Finn looks to be a real talent based on his previous successes.
ZAK BROWN
Career Highlights
// In 2021, Finn became the youngest ever driver to contest the Michelin Le Mans Cup
// Claimed second place at the 2022 4 Hours of Le Castellet race (LMP3 class) on his debut with United Autosports
// Selected to take place in the 2022 Bahrain Official Rookie Test by the FIA World Endurance Championship
Driving for United Autosports has become a dream come true
FINN GEHRSITZ
EUROPEAN LE MANS SERIES
In 2022, Finn Gehrsitz raced in the European Le Mans Series (LMP3 class) for United Autosports, teaming up with Bailey Voisin and Josh Caygill in the #2 car.
The debut trio had a great start to the season at Paul Ricard, crossing the line in third place before being promoted to second place after a post-race disqualification for Inter Europol (read the race report). At the final round of the season in Portimao, the car #2 crew returned to the podium with another P2 finish
personal life
When he’s not in the driver’s seat, Finn can be found enjoying the great outdoors near his hometown of Stuttgart - whether cycling, boxing or skiing. He also enjoys cooking, although a team challenge at Monza suggested his pizza tossing skills need some work. Watch the video.
