Leonardo Lamelas
Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Leonardo Lamelas
- Nationality: Brazil
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Silver
- Recent Team: N/A
- Total Podiums: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
- Total Races: 0
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Racer Overview
Leonardo Lamelas is a Brazilian racing driver with a strong foundation in karting, which he began at the age of seven. His early career was marked by numerous pole positions and victories, fueling his ambition to become a professional race car driver. Transitioning to North America, Lamelas competed in the IMSA Prototype Challenge, securing his first victory at Sebring in only his second start with Charles Wicht Racing in 2018. He continued to impress with more podium finishes and a pole position at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, which earned him a seat with ANSA Motorsports for the 2019 season.
In 2019, Lamelas finished third in the IMSA Prototype Challenge championship alongside teammate Neil Alberico. A significant highlight was winning the season opener at Daytona International Speedway, making him the first Brazilian driver to win an international race in 2019. Lamelas and ANSA Motorsports also achieved a second-place finish at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. In 2020, he participated in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series with US Racetronics.
Born on April 25, 1997, Lamelas balances his racing career with studying Civil Engineering. When not racing, he maintains a rigorous fitness routine, engages in simulator work, and even participates in weekend KZ Kart racing. He also enjoys Motocross.