Luca Verdi joins the Wolf Academy and confirms his entry in the 2026 Italian Sport Prototypes Championship
Wolf Racing Cars continues to invest in young talent and is proud to announce the addition of Luca Verdi to the Wolf Academy, the program dedicated to developing the most promising drivers in the motorsport landscape.
Born in 2004 (August 3rd in Bergamo, currently residing in Stezzano), Luca is one of the most exciting prospects of the new generation. After already proving his potential in last season’s Italian Sport Prototypes Championship, the young driver will return to the grid in 2026, representing Team Bad Wolves.
A career on a steady rise
Verdi’s racing career began in 2021 in Legend Cars, where he immediately stood out. Following his participation in the Italian Legend Championship in 2022 and a European campaign in 2023, he went on to secure the ATCC Italy title that same year within the FX Racing Weekend, driving a Cupra TCR.
In 2024, he achieved another significant milestone by finishing as runner-up in the TCR Italy DSG Championship aboard an Audi, confirming his consistent and solid progression.
His move to prototype racing in 2025 marked a new chapter: in the CISP, he finished fourth overall, also claiming an impressive victory in Race 1 at Mugello Circuit, immediately showcasing strong pace and confidence with the Wolf GB08 Raiden machinery.
Talent rooted in family passion
Luca’s passion for motorsport stems from his family background: his father, who competed for years in rallying and endurance racing, passed on his love for racing—sparking the journey that brought Luca to where he is today.
“Joining the Wolf Academy is a very important step for me. It’s a highly professional environment where I can continue to grow and improve. After last year’s experience in the CISP, I feel I still have a lot to prove and I’m determined to fight for increasingly ambitious results. I would like to thank Wolf Racing Cars for their trust and Team Bad Wolves for this opportunity.” — Luca Verdi
“Luca is a young driver but already very mature, with an extremely interesting racing background. He has shown speed, adaptability, and great determination. His entry into the Wolf Academy perfectly reflects our philosophy: to support and develop talents who can become the future stars of motorsport.” — Giovanni Bellarosa
2026 targets
With a full season of CISP experience under his belt and the support of the Wolf Academy, Luca Verdi heads into 2026 with clear goals: to confirm his potential, remain consistently competitive, and fight at the front of the field.
For Wolf Racing Cars, his addition represents another key step in their commitment to nurturing young drivers and further developing the Italian Sport Prototypes Championship.
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