Karting Franchi began his
karting career in 2000, with the 36th place in European Championship Formula A.
Formula Ford Franchi made debut in his formula racing career in French
Formula Ford championship, where he finished as runner-up.
Formula Renault After racing at
Autódromo do Estoril in the
Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup in 2001, he remained for 2002, but switched to
ADM Junior Team. He finished 39th without scoring a point. He also participated in three races of the
Italian Formula Renault Championship with the same team.
Formula Three In 2003, Franchi stepped up to the
Italian Formula Three Championship with the
Lucidi Motors team. He finished third in the standings after taking four podium places. He also appeared as a guest driver at
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in
British Formula 3. Franchi moved to
Signature and the
Formula 3 Euro Series in
2004, finishing the season in 29th position. He remained in series for the
following season, but switched to the
Prema Powerteam. He improved to seventeenth place in the standings and scored four points.
Formula Renault 3.5 Series In
2006, Franchi stepped up to the
Formula Renault 3.5 Series with Prema Powerteam. He took ten points, finishing in third place at the
Monaco race that was part of the
Formula One Grand Prix weekend. It was single points for him and he received 25th final position in standings.
Touring car and GT racing In 2007, Franchi moved to touring car and GT racing, competing in series such as
Eurocup Mégane Trophy,
FIA GT,
Belcar and
FFSA GT Championship. ==Racing record==