Sarezzo, February 2, 2026 – Wolf Racing Cars is pleased to announce that Filippo Pola, a promising Italian talent born in 2009, will make his debut in the 2026 Italian Sport Prototypes Championship, following his success as Steering Wheel Award winner and his selection as a new member of the Wolf Academy.
Debut in the Italian Sport Prototypes Championship
Filippo earned the opportunity to compete free of charge in the 2026 season of the Italian Sport Prototypes Championship after claiming victory in the Steering Wheel Award, a contest held last November that featured 33 drivers from 10 different countries.
This achievement confirms his potential and places him among the most exciting rising prospects in the series, which is set to become a key stepping stone in his professional motorsport career.
“Making my debut in the Italian Sport Prototypes Championship represents a concrete opportunity to grow and measure myself against the best,” said Filippo Pola. “My goal is to improve race after race and to demonstrate consistency and determination on track.”
Sporting Profile
Born in Brescia on May 14, 2009, Filippo Pola stands 171 cm tall and weighs 57 kg. He has followed a steady and structured development path in karting, achieving strong results at both national and international level.
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Filippo is known for his technical precision, rapid adaptability and relentless improvement mindset, qualities that made him stand out during the Steering Wheel Award.
Wolf Academy: a development path
Selected as a member of the Wolf Academy, Filippo has already completed the first two classroom sessions at the Wolf Racing Cars headquarters. The intensive program focused on technical training, interaction with engineers and constructors, mental preparation and communication skills.
Giovanni Bellarosa, Founder of Wolf Racing Cars, commented: “Filippo has shown remarkable maturity and focus. His entry into the Italian Sport Prototypes Championship is the result of talent, method and preparation—key values we nurture within the Wolf Academy to develop young drivers into complete professionals.”
Next steps
Following the initial classroom sessions, Filippo is already back on track this week, taking part in his first tests and practical activities at the Binetto circuit, as he continues his preparation ahead of his official debut in the 2026 Italian Sport Prototypes Championship.
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