While known for his speed on the Formula E track, Lucas Di Grassi is winning hearts off it as a devoted father. The Brazilian racing driver, currently the senior-most competitor in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, recently offered fans a heartwarming glimpse into his personal life. He shared a series of pictures chronicling the growth of his young son, Leonardo, with one constant feature stealing the show: Di Grassi's impeccable fitness and his penchant for twinning outfits with his boy.
A Father-Son Bond in Matching Outfits
Di Grassi took to social media to post a collection of photos captured at different stages of his son Leo's life, from infancy to a young boy. The images beautifully document Leo's transformation. The charming thread connecting all these moments is the coordinated fashion sense of the father-son duo. They are seen sporting matching shorts in most pictures, sometimes with T-shirts and other times shirtless, showcasing a fun and close-knit relationship.
The veteran driver captioned the nostalgic post, "Our classic 26th photo. Me and my hunk." The post quickly garnered attention from fans worldwide, who flooded the comments with affectionate messages. While many remarked on how big Leo has gotten, with one fan noting "He's huge," the overwhelming focus was on Di Grassi's remarkably consistent physique.
Jokes about the driver's ageless body abounded, with one fan quipping, "Only Leo is getting older!!" Another simply appreciated the family moment, writing, "Lucas' family is everything." This bond was further highlighted last year when young Leo dressed up as his father for his birthday, complete with a miniature Lola Yamaha ABT race suit.
Discipline On and Off the Track
The photos are a testament to the discipline Lucas Di Grassi is known for, a quality he directly credits for his longevity in the high-octane world of motorsport. Now competing in Formula E Season 12, Di Grassi holds the distinction of being the oldest driver on the grid. His career is a masterclass in perseverance.
Last season, he achieved a significant milestone by becoming only the fourth driver in Formula E history to secure a podium finish in his 40s, with a second-place finish at the Miami E-Prix. This added to his impressive career tally of 41 podiums in the electric racing series. Reflecting emotionally after that Miami race, Di Grassi spoke about the mental fortitude required in the sport.
"You need to have a lot of discipline to be able to continue the work and continue to push when you have bad results," he said. "When you have good results, it's very easy. But when you have bad results, to go back home, keep the focus, keep the head down and keep doing the work you do, knowing that at some point it's going to pay off."
Despite that podium highlight, the overall Season 11 was challenging for the Brazilian, as he finished 17th in the championship standings, which was ultimately won by Oliver Rowland.
A Pillar of Support: Family Life
Behind the racing helmet and the six-pack abs is a dedicated family man. Lucas Di Grassi has been married to Bianca Diniz Caloi since 2013, and the couple welcomed their son Leonardo a few years into their marriage. His social media occasionally offers these windows into his life away from the pit lane, revealing a man deeply committed to both his profession and his role as a father.
The recent photo series not only celebrates his son's growth but also subtly underscores the athletic discipline that has kept him at the top of his game for so long. As he continues to compete against younger rivals in Formula E, his family remains his anchor, and his fitness, as the fans cheekily observed, appears to be timeless.
