Gene Marc(Spain, 29/03/1974)

Website: www.marcgene.com

Marc Gené (born on 29 March 1974 in Sabadell, Spain) is a former Spanish racing driver who competed in Formula 1 from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s, combining his racing career with a long-term role as a test driver and brand representative in motorsport.

Developed within the European junior formula system, Gené built his credibility through a solid and progressive career. After karting, he moved into single-seaters and reached a key milestone in 1998 by winning the Euro Open by Nissan (Open Fortuna by Nissan), a result that opened the door to the World Championship.

His Formula 1 debut came in 1999 with Minardi, the team with which he competed in the 1999 and 2000 seasons. In a challenging technical environment, he gained experience and stood out particularly in 1999, when he finished sixth at the European Grand Prix, scoring points under the system in place at the time, which rewarded the top six finishers.

After his stint with the Faenza-based team, Gené remained involved in Formula 1 as a support driver and, when the opportunity arose, returned to racing with Williams. In 2003 he competed in the Italian Grand Prix, finishing fifth at Monza (2003), the best result of his Formula 1 career. In 2004 he contested two further Grands Prix (France and Great Britain) with Williams, completing his final appearances as a race driver.

Alongside his Formula 1 activities, his career expanded into endurance racing. Among the most significant highlights was victory at the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans, a success that further strengthened his international profile beyond Formula 1 and firmly established him among the reference drivers in major endurance classics of that era.

After concluding his Formula 1 racing career, Gené remained active in the sport as a Ferrari brand ambassador and television figure. According to official information available at the end of 2025, he continues to work as a Sky commentator and as a representative of the Ferrari brand in initiatives linked to the motorsport world. Regarding specific paddock roles for 2026, no clear public confirmation has emerged beyond these ongoing ambassadorial and media activities.

GP Results

GP/Points Graph

Year	Team	Chassis	Points
2004	Williams	FW26	0
2003	Williams	FW25	4
2000	Minardi	M02	0
1999	Minardi	M01	1

* World Championships with at least 1 point won (since 2001)

Year	Team	Teammate	Win
Total			0 VS 0

Grand Prix	Team	Chassis	Pos.
French GP 2004	BMW Williams F1 Team	FW26	10
Italian GP 2003	BMW Williams F1	FW25	5
Italian GP 2000	Telefónica Minardi Fondmetal	M02	9
Austrian GP 2000	Telefónica Minardi Fondmetal	M02	8
Australian GP 2000	Telefónica Minardi Fondmetal	M02	8
Malaysian GP 1999	Fondmetal Minardi Ford	M01	9
European GP 1999	Fondmetal Minardi Ford	M01	6
German GP 1999	Fondmetal Minardi Ford	M01	9
Canadian GP 1999	Fondmetal Minardi Ford	M01	8
San Marino GP 1999	Fondmetal Minardi Ford	M01	9
Brazilian GP 1999	Fondmetal Minardi Ford	M01	9

* Grand prix finishes in the top 10 (since 2001)

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