Davide Larini (born 17 October 2007) is an

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racing driver who is set to compete in the

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with Mertel Motorsport. He previously competed in the

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with PHM AIX Racing. He is the son of former

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driver

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Early career

Karting

Larini started karting competitively in 2019, most notably clinching third place during the ROK Winter Trophy in 2022 in the Senior ROK category.

Formula 4

2023

Larini made his single-seater debut in 2023, competing in the

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with AKM Motorsport. He failed to score points throughout the season and with a highest finish of 14th place, he placed 32nd in the standings. He also competed in the

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with the same team, but also failed to score points and finished 29th in the standings. F4 Italy 2024 Mugello Nr

2024

In the 2024 pre-season, Larini was signed by PHM AIX Racing to compete in the final two rounds of the

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. For his main campaign, Larini would remain with PHM AIX Racing to race in

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. After scoring points in the opening Misano round with eighth place, Larini took two more ninth place finishes and finished his sophomore Italian F4 season 22nd overall with eight points. Larini also competed in

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with PHM AIX Racing. After two points finishes in the first two rounds, he took a surprise pole for the second race in

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, although he eventually finished tenth. In the third race, Larini took his first podium with second place, propelling him to 12th in the standings. Larini also made a cameo appearance in Formula 4 CEZ at the

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, finishing on the podium in all three races. At the end of the season, Larini competed in the first round in

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of the Formula Trophy UAE with Pinnacle Motorsport.

2025

At the start of 2025, Larini competed in the final round of the Formula Winter Series with AKM Motorsport. With a highest finish of fifth and a further tenth place, Larini finished 16th in the standings with 11 points.

Sportscar racing career

2025 season: GT debut

Larini moved into

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for 2025, joining the GT Cup Open Europe with Mertel Motorsport alongside Matteo Luvisi.

Personal life

Larini's father is former

driver

, who competed in the sport between to .

Karting record

Karting career summary

Racing record

Racing career summary

^* Season still in progress.

Complete Italian F4 Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete Euro 4 Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete Formula 4 UAE Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete Formula 4 CEZ Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete Formula Trophy UAE results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete Formula Winter Series results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Larini, Davide 2007 births Living people Italian racing drivers Sportspeople from Pisa Italian F4 Championship drivers UAE F4 Championship drivers CEZ F4 Championship drivers PHM Racing drivers Pinnacle Motorsport drivers 21st-century Italian sportsmen Formula Winter Series drivers