Renato has been racing for 29 years, and working as a professional driver coach and instructor for 23 years.
Renato is one of Australia’s most in-demand instructors and is regularly engaged to work with Ferrari Corso Pilota/Club Challenge/Pista Esperienza, Lamborghini Squadra Corse, Maserati Corse, Lotus Driving Academy, Volkswagen, and CUPRA. Both organising the events, and as Chief Instructor for both classroom theory, and in-car tuition.
FIA Driver Rating: Bronze (Current 05/2023)
Development driver for VW Amarok V6 580
Development driver for VW ART3on Project Car
Commentary
Expert TV Commentary for Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Asia Pacific, Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix for AUSGPTV
Sub 3-minute lap of Bathurst in VW Amarok V6
Development driver for VW Amarok V6 580
Development driver for VW ART3on Project Car
Phillip Island Classic Ferrari-powered ProSport LM3000 Group C Prototype
MC/Hosting
Scuderia Ferrari F1 Paddock Club Host, Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix
Interviews with Sebastien Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen, Charles Leclerc, Marc Gene, Maurizio Arrivabene
Did not compete due to illness
MC/Hosting
Scuderia Ferrari F1 Paddock Club Host, Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix
Interviews with Sebastien Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen, Antonio Giovinazzi, Marc Gene
Bathurst 12 Hour (4th in Class AA, 17th Outright)
Vicious Rumour Racing Ferrari 458 GT3
Drivers: Andrea Montermini, Benny Simonsen, Renato Loberto, Tony Defelice
Commentary
Australian GT, Shannons Nationals for SBS Speedweek/FoxSports
MC/Hosting
Scuderia Ferrari F1 Paddock Club Host, Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix
Interviews with Sebastien Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen, Marc Gene
Podium at Bathurst 12 Hour (2nd in Class AA, 6th Outright)*
Vicious Rumour Racing Ferrari 458 GT3
Drivers: Andrea Montermini, Benny Simonsen, Renato Loberto
*The team started last (50th) due to non-qualify from mechanical failure
Podium, and Fastest Lap at “Island Magic” at Phillip Island, Production Sports Cars
Mt Magnet Drilling Ferrari 458 Challenge EVO
Coaching
Selected rounds of Ferrari Challenge Europe Season
Victorian Sports Cars and Australian GT Championship
Numerous pole positions, and race wins
Commentary
Australian GT, Shannons Nationals for SBS Speedweek/FoxSports
GT3, GTC, Ferrari Challenge, Australian GT Championship, Bathurst 12 Hour
Pole Position, 2 x 1st Place, Round Win – GTC Class – Australian GT Championship, Round 4, Sydney Motorsport Park
Pole Position, 2nd Place – GTC Class – “Highlands 101” Australian GT Championship, Round 6, Highlands Motorsport Park (NZ)
Coaching
World Champion, Gentleman Class, Ferrari Challenge Finali Mondiali, Abu Dhabi
Numerous race wins, and podiums throughout Ferrari Challenge APAC Season
Victorian Sports Cars and Australian GT Championship
Numerous pole positions, and race wins
GT3, GTC, Ferrari Challenge, Radical Sportscars, Clio Cup, Mini Challenge
Finalist for RaceStar 2009, the UK’s number one racing scholarship
Attended CAMS/Australian Motor Sport Foundation (AMSF) driver development camp at the Australian Institute of Sport
Production Sports Cars, Performance Cars, Historic Group S, Mini Challenge, Lotus Trophy, Tarmac Rally, Hillclimb
Highest debut in history, Aust. Performance Car Championship (APCC)
Winner Lotus “Chance of a Lifetime”
1st Place, Class C, Dutton Rally of NSW
1st Place, Outright, Dutton Rally of VIC
1st Place, Class A, Dutton Rally of VIC
Numerous pole positions, race wins, podiums
Did not compete due to illness
Formula Vee, Formula Ford, Formula 3
Numerous pole positions, race wins, podiums
Renato has raced and coached on some of the world’s leading circuits, and regularly travels to Europe and Asia for testing and coaching work, keeping his skills fresh
Fuji, Japan
Sepang, Malaysia
Shanghai, China
Suzuka, Japan
Zhuhai International Circuit, China
Brands Hatch, UK
Catalunya, Spain
Croft, UK
Goodwood, UK
Goodwood Hillclimb, UK
Imola, Italy
Monza, Italy
Mugello, Italy
Nordschleife, Nurburg, Germany
Nurburgring GP, Germany
Paul Ricard (Le Castellet), France
Silverstone, UK
Snetterton, UK
Spa Franchorchamps, Belgium
Vallelunga, Italy
Barbagallo, AU
Hampton Downs, NZ
Haunted Hills, AU
Highlands Motorsport Park, NZ
Lakeside, AU
Luddenham, AU
Mallala, AU
Morgan Park, AU
Mt Cotton, AU
Norwell Driving Centre, AU
Pheasant Wood, AU
Phillip Island, AU
QLD Raceway, AU
Sandown, AU
Sydney Motorsport Park, AU
The (Tailem) Bend, AU
The Farm, AU
Wakefield, AU
Winton, AU