Jtiri Vips

Jüri Vips, born on August 10, 2000, is an Estonian racing driver who has made his mark in various single-seater championships. Vips' career began in karting, where he secured titles in Estonia and the Rotax Max Junior Championship. He transitioned to car racing in 2016, competing in Italian F4 and ADAC Formula 4 with Prema Powerteam. He was crowned the Italian F4 Rookie Champion in 2016. The following year, he won the ADAC Formula 4 Championship.

Vips progressed through the ranks, racing in FIA Formula 3 European Championship and FIA Formula 3 Championship. In 2019, he joined Hitech GP and the Red Bull Junior Team, finishing as runner-up in the Macau Grand Prix. 2021 saw him make his full-time debut in FIA Formula 2 with Hitech Grand Prix, achieving two wins and six podiums, finishing 6th overall. Vips was a reserve driver for Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri. He also participated in Formula One young driver tests.

More recently, Vips has competed in the NTT IndyCar Series with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Despite a setback in 2022 that saw him dropped from the Red Bull Junior program, Vips remains a highly regarded talent. He completed diversity training programs and continues to pursue his racing career.