Carl Wattana Bennett is a distinguished Thai-American racing driver, born on September 2, 2004, in California, USA. Known for his rapid ascent through the motorsport ranks, Bennett made history in 2024 as the youngest driver to ever compete in the top-tier Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Combining a calm technical approach with raw aggression, he has successfully navigated both the elite formula car ladder and the demanding world of international endurance racing.

Bennett’s career began in karting at the age of 13, where he quickly achieved success in Thailand and across Asia. After claiming the Super Kart Thailand Senior Championship in 2020, he transitioned to single-seaters, competing in the F4 United States Championship and making his European debut in the GB4 Championship. His 2023 season was particularly prolific, highlighted by a victory in F4 US at NOLA Motorsports Park and his first podium in F4 Brazil, which solidified his reputation as a versatile talent capable of winning on multiple continents.

In 2024, Bennett took a significant leap into the global spotlight, joining the Isotta Fraschini Duqueine team for a full-season campaign in the FIA WEC Hypercar class. Competing at just 19 years old, his performance against world-class factory efforts earned him a seat in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) with COOL Racing later that year. His ability to adapt to high-downforce machinery and the complexities of multi-class racing made him a sought-after prospect for elite GT programs.

For the 2025 season, Carl transitioned to GT racing, joining the legendary AF Corse squad in the International GT Open. Driving the Ferrari 296 GT3, he became a title front-runner, securing three dominant victories at Paul Ricard, the Red Bull Ring, and Barcelona, narrowly missing the championship title by just four points. Now in 2026, Bennett continues his pursuit of endurance excellence, targeting the Asian Le Mans Series title and further success in the European GT3 landscape.