Jérôme d'Ambrosio
Jérôme d'Ambrosio (pronounced [ʒeʁom dambrɔzjo]; born 27 December 1985) is a Belgian former racing driver and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from 2011 to 2012. Since October 2024, d'Ambrosio has served as deputy team principal of Ferrari in Formula One, as well as the head of the Ferrari Driver Academy.
Born and raised in Brussels, d'Ambrosio began competitive kart racing aged 13, winning the direct-drive Karting World Cup three years later. Graduating to junior formulae in 2003, d'Ambrosio won his first title in Belgian Formula Renault that year. After four seasons in Formula Renault, he progressed to International Formula Master, winning the championship in its inaugural 2007 season. D'Ambrosio moved up to the GP2 Series in 2008 with DAMS, achieving several podiums across three seasons, amongst finishing runner-up to Kamui Kobayashi in the Asia Series.
D'Ambrosio has previously driven for Marussia Virgin Racing, as well as Lotus F1, in the 2011 and 2012 Formula One World Championships. From 2014 to 2020, he competed in Formula E driving for Dragon Racing and Mahindra Racing. D’Ambrosio achieved three victories in the series, winning the 2015 Berlin ePrix, 2016 Mexico City ePrix, and 2019 Marrakesh ePrix. He was formerly the Team Principal of Venturi Racing in Formula E.