Pablo Pérez Companc
An Argentine driver who transitioned from a powerful family business legacy to find speed and success on international racing circuits.
Born 1982 (age 44)·Argentine racing driver·Birthday: December 11·Millennials
Biography
Pablo Pérez Companc's story is one of shifting gears from corporate boardrooms to racetracks. Born into one of Argentina's wealthiest families, with vast interests in energy and mining, he initially followed the expected path, earning a business degree and working within the family empire. But a passion for motorsport, nurtured since childhood, proved irresistible. He entered professional racing in his mid-twenties, a relatively late start, and quickly demonstrated serious skill. Competing primarily in endurance racing, he became a familiar face in series like the World Endurance Championship and the European Le Mans Series, often driving for top privateer teams. His career reflects a deliberate choice to build an identity at the wheel, earning respect for his pace and consistency in grueling, multi-driver events.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Pablo was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Pablo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Pablo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Achieved multiple class podium finishes in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
- Secured a class victory at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMGTE Am category.
- Competed for several seasons with the professional AF Corse team, a leading force in GT racing.
Did You Know?
He is the grandson of Gregorio Pérez Companc, the founder of the Molinos Río de la Plata conglomerate.
He holds a degree in Business Administration from Universidad Argentina de la Empresa.
He raced under the nickname 'Pechito,' which is common in Argentine motorsport.
“I left the family business because the racetrack is where I feel alive.”
