Alex Palotta

Alexandre Palotta (born October 8, 1990), known as Alex Palotta is an Italian-American racing driver, currently driving the number 19 car from Team Hurricane, in the WMF Formula GT Championship.

Early life
Born in North Carolina, United States, to Italian parents. Palotta started in motor racing only with 15 years of age, in midgets (the midgets is where American drivers usually begin, if they don't use go-karts). Of the current roster of FGTC, Palotta is the only driver that never drove in go-karts.

Team Hurricane (2014-present)
Palotta was the second driver to sign with Team Hurricane, with the first being his teammate Tuomas Sembrant.

His debut was at the 2014 Anj Grand Prix, on May 23. Palotta finished 5th, after struggling in the race most of the time.

On June 7th, at the 2014 Cam Grand Prix, Palotta finished 6th (last place), after using strategies that went wrong. To make things worse, he finished a lap behind.

On June 28, at the 2014 FGTC USA Grand Prix, after a 4-Way Battle for the win, Palotta finished 3rd, his best result in the series, so far. He is in 11th place at the Drivers standings, so far.

FGTC records
Country: United States

Races: 3

Wins: 0

Podiums: 1

Current team and number: 19 - Team Hurricane

Best place finish: 3rd (once)

Worst place finish: 6th (once)

First race: 2014 Anj Grand Prix

Latest race: 2014 FGTC USA Grand Prix