With a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Trieste, Francesco worked with Honda Racing Corporation from 2015 to 2023, focusing on Performance and Vehicle Dynamics for the MotoGP world championship. At the beginning of 2024 he joined the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team, entering the Mechatronics department. The Barcelona 2024 event will be his first America’s Cup experience. In his free time he enjoys taking long motorcycle rides, listening to music and snowboarding.