Gianluca Petecof

Gianluca de Castro Petecof, born on November 14, 2002, is a Brazilian racing driver currently competing full-time in the Brazilian Stock Car Pro Series, driving the No. 101 Toyota Corolla E210 for Full Time Sports. Petecof's career began in karting in 2010, achieving multiple titles in Brazil before moving to Europe to compete internationally. A highlight of his karting career was a fifth-place finish in the CIK-Karting World Championship in 2016.

In 2018, Petecof transitioned to single-seater racing, participating in the Italian and ADAC Formula 4 Championships. He achieved more success in the Italian series, securing one win and four podiums, finishing fifth overall. The following year, he continued racing in both championships, winning four races and becoming the vice-champion in the Italian series. In 2020, Petecof joined Prema Powerteam for the Formula Regional European Championship, ultimately winning the championship with an impressive 14 podiums, including four victories.

Petecof made a bold move in 2021, bypassing Formula 3 to compete in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Campos Racing. Although he faced a steep learning curve, he was confident in his ability to adapt and compete at that level. Gianluca was also a former member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, further highlighting his potential and talent in the world of motorsport.