Lucas Cruz

About

Spanish computer engineer who rose to fame as a rally racing co-driver that specialized in navigation for Volkswagen.

Before fame

He entered racing in 1994, when he secured a spot in the Catalonia Rally Championship. He didn't win his first championship until 2001.

Trivia

In 2009, he and his partner went on to win the Silk Way Rally, a notoriously challenging race through Russia.

Family life

He was brought up in Barcelona.

Associated with

Both he and chef Ferran Adria grew up in Barcelona, Spain.