F1Weekly Podcast # 1022
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WHILST THE HOST IS SPENDING TIME LOOKING FOR LCH’S TROPHY, NASIR IS HARD AT WORK WRAPPING UP THE 2023 RACING SEASON, WITH ANOTHER OUTSTANDING MOTORSPORTS MONDIAL!… THIS WEEK’S INTERVIEW…NICOLAS GIAFFONE FROM BRAZIL FACING A MUST WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP SCENARIO IN 2024.
Nicolas Giaffone and several USF Juniors rivals have secured their places on the 2024 USF2000 grid.
The 19-year-old Brazilian became 2023 USF Juniors champion by winning six races, finishing second in four others and claiming five poles while driving for DEForce Racing.
Photo: formulascout.com
He stays with the team as he steps up to the next level of the Road to Indy. Last year he was fifth in the Brazilian Formula 4 championship with three wins.
“DEForce is a team with a winning mindset, a team that doesn’t settle for second place,” said Giaffone. “In that sense, I identify a lot with them and I believe that with our hard work, commitment and passion for racing, we will be strong.”
Photo: nicolasgiaffone.com
The team has recently signed two other Brazilians. Nicholas Monteiro raced in Brazilian F4 last year, and jumped up to USF Pro 2000 for 2023 with NeoTech Motorsport. Two 11th places were his best results before switching teams for the season finale, and he finished 19th in the standings. Monteiro will stay in USFP2000 next year by joining DEForce.
“DEForce is a team that I’ve always admired and we are going strong in this new season,” said Monteiro. “Thank you to everyone at DEForce for believing in my potential and talent.”