Yifei Ye

Yifei Ye started out in single-seater racing at 14 and went on to win titles in French Formula 4 and Euroformula Open championships. In 2017, the FIA’s AUTO magazine recognized him as one of the 20 most promising drivers under 20. In 2021, he made a switch to endurance racing and immediately found success, claiming both Asian and European Le Mans Series titles as the first driver to do so in the same year. He also came close to winning the LMP2 class victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. His performance earned him a spot with Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific for 2022. Two years later, he became Ferrari’s first factory driver from China, representing the Italian manufacturer in the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class. His victory at the Circuit of the Americas in 2024 made him the youngest-ever FIA WEC overall race winner.

“Safety and sustainability is essential – both on and off the track. I am proud to join the FIA’s Smart Driving Challenge ambassador programme, and help users to make a difference wherever they drive, travel, or commute.”