Santiago Urrutia Lausarot is a premier Uruguayan racing driver, born on August 30, 1996, in Miguelete, Uruguay.Widely regarded as the most successful contemporary driver from his nation, Urrutia’s career is defined by a rare combination of open-wheel precision and touring car dominance. From his early childhood on his family’s farm to the global stage, he has become a national icon, representing the “Charrúa” spirit in international motorsport.

Urrutia’s journey began in South American karting, where he secured multiple championships before making the move to Europe. His technical proficiency was evident early on, winning the Formula Abarth Rookie of the Year in 2012. He then transitioned to the United States, where he became a standout figure on the Road to Indy ladder. After clinching the Pro Mazda Championship title in 2015, he moved to Indy Lights, where he finished as the championship runner-up in both 2016 and 2017, losing titles by the narrowest of margins and establishing himself as a top-tier talent in American open-wheel racing.

In 2019, Santiago pivoted to touring cars, a move that would define the next phase of his professional career. Following a successful debut in TCR Europe, he joined the elite Cyan Racing Lynk & Co squad for the World Touring Car Cup (WTCR). Since joining the Swedish outfit, he has become a consistent winner, known for his clinical qualifying pace and defensive masterclasses. His transition into the FIA TCR World Tour saw him continue this momentum, securing historic victories on home soil in Uruguay and across international circuits like Bathurst and Portimão.

In 2026, Urrutia enters his seventh consecutive season with Cyan Racing, driving the Lynk & Co 03 TCR. Having solidified his place as a core pillar of the team’s world title-winning structure, he remains a primary contender for the World Tour crown. Beyond his on-track achievements, Santiago serves as a professional benchmark for Latin American drivers, proving that technical intelligence and relentless work ethic can pave a path from a small town in Uruguay to the pinnacle of world touring car racing.