Born: 7th July 1978
Nationality: Scottish
Resident: Broxburn, Scotland
Status: Single
Debut: Karting, aged 9

Career Highlights:

• After emerging victorious from the Jim Russel Racing School, Marino looked to a career in single-seaters. Contesting selected rounds in Formula Vauxhall for three years, but never a full season, Marino tried his hand at Formula Ford in 1999. He was rewarded with two pole positions and the chance for a full season.
• Last year saw Marino complete his first full season in single-seaters. He raced with the ascendant Aztec International squad in the Formula Ford Zetec Championship alongside Gary Catt. Marino narrowly missed out on a podium at Knockhill - his “home” track.
• After his season in FF Autosport declared Franchitti to be “impressive” and a “rising talent”. Porsche GB chose Marino to co-drive the #53 911 GT3 RS as part of a new initiative intended to assist young talent and identify future sportscar stars.
• Marino has already made his mark in pre-season testing, having set some of quickest times during official, weather-affected sessions.
• Motor racing is clearly in the Franchitti blood. Marino is younger brother of Team Green Champ star Dario.
• Although keen to reach the top in sportscar racing, Marino does not rule out a return to single-seaters

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