Laurent Aïello
| Laurent Aïello | |
|---|---|
Aïello (left) on the podium at the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. | |
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 23 May 1969 Fontenay-aux-Roses, France |
| Retired | 2005 |
| DTM | |
| Years active | 2000–2005 |
| Former teams | Abt Sportsline Team Phoenix |
| Starts | 79 |
| Championships | 1 (2002) |
| Wins | 13 |
| Podiums | 22 |
| Poles | 7 |
| Fastest laps | 8 |
| Previous series | |
| 1999 1998–2001 1996–1998 1996 1993 1993–1995 1991–1992 1989–1992 1988 1983-1985 | BTCC 24 Hours of Le Mans STW Porsche Carrera Cup France Italian Superturismo French Supertouring Championship International Formula 3000 French Formula 3 Volant Avia French Karting Championship |
| Championship titles | |
| 2002 1999 1998 1997 1994 1992 1983–1985 | DTM BTCC 24 Hours of Le Mans STW French Supertouring Championship French Formula 3 French Karting Championship |
| BTCC record | |
| Teams | Nissan |
| Drivers' championships | 1 (1999) |
| Wins | 10 |
| Podium finishes | 15 |
| Poles | 10 |
| Fastest laps | 5 |
| Debut season | 1999 |
| First win | 1999 |
| Best championship position | 1st (1999) |
| Final season (1999) position | 1st (244 points) |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1998 – 2001 |
| Teams | Porsche AG Audi Sport Team Joest Audi Sport North America |
| Best finish | 1st (1998) |
| Class wins | 1 (1998) |
Laurent Aïello (born 23 May 1969) is a French former race car driver, most notable for winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1998, the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) in 1999, and the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) series in 2002.
His racing career lasted from 1988 until 2005, and, in addition to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the BTCC and DTM, saw him enter the International Formula 3000, the French Supertouring Championship (CFS), the Italian Super Touring Championship (ISTC), and the Super Tourenwagen Cup (STW), in addition to several other series. He took the CFS title in 1994, and the STW title in 1997.