Nico Varrone Aspires to Return to Open-Wheel Racing with IndyCar AmbitionsNico Varrone Aspires to Return to Open-Wheel Racing with IndyCar Ambitions Argentine driver Nico Varrone, a two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, is seeking to reignite his open-wheel racing career. Having achieved success in endurance racing, Varrone aims to emulate fellow countrymen Colin Braun, Toby Sowery, and Hunter McElrea by utilizing his impressive sports car results as a stepping stone. Originally hailing from Buenos Aires, Varrone established himself in karting before traveling to Europe as a teenager to pursue single-seater racing. He marked his arrival by claiming the Formula Renault V de V championship in his debut season. Despite financial challenges, he secured a victory at Spa in the British Formula 3 Championship while driving for the underdog Hillspeed team. However, funding constraints forced him to explore alternative racing categories. Varrone excelled in GT and LMP3 competitions before making his mark in LMP2. He triumphed at the 2023 Rolex 24 At Daytona and followed up with a victory at Le Mans. Additionally, he set the fastest lap in his class at the Six Hours of The Glen. Despite these achievements, Varrone’s ultimate ambition lies in IndyCar racing, inspired by the likes of Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves. Agustin Canapino, another Argentine driver, serves as a testament to the ability of talented individuals to overcome the absence of a conventional open-wheel background. Varrone draws particular inspiration from Dixon, whom he considers his racing idol. To embark on this new chapter, Varrone is actively seeking funding for testing. He and his manager have engaged with three IndyCar teams and hope to secure racing opportunities in the upcoming year. Elton Julian, a former IndyCar team owner and founder of DragonSpeed, has acknowledged Varrone’s abilities after observing his performance at Watkins Glen. Julian expressed confidence in Varrone’s skills and pace, citing his time in the team’s ORECA 07-Gibson entry. However, Varrone recognizes the necessity of proving himself within the American open-wheel racing community and attracting sponsors before securing a race seat. Varrone and his team are diligently pursuing sponsorship opportunities and have generated interest from potential investors. A test drive would provide an ideal platform for showcasing Varrone’s talents and attracting further investment. With the requisite support and a favorable set of circumstances, Varrone is determined to leave his mark on IndyCar and fulfill his lifelong dream of competing in the prestigious series.
Two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Nico Varrone is looking to continue his career in open-wheel racing. Growing up in Argentina, Varrone always dreamed of reaching the top of the sport. Following in the footsteps of recent success stories such as Colin Braun, Toby Sowery and Hunter McElrea, the 23-year-old is using his impressive results in sports cars as a springboard to return to open-wheel racing.
Varrone, originally from Buenos Aires, made his name in karting before moving to Europe as a teenager to pursue his passion for single-seater racing. He quickly made an impression by winning the Formula Renault V de V championship in his debut season. Despite financial constraints, Varrone managed to take a win at Spa in the British Formula 3 Championship with underdog team Hillspeed. However, his funding ran out, forcing him to explore other opportunities.
Varrone found success in GT and LMP3 competition before making his mark in LMP2, taking victory at the 2023 Rolex 24 At Daytona and following this up with a win at Le Mans, where he also set the fastest lap in his class at the Six Hours of The Glen. Despite his achievements in sportscars, Varrone’s ultimate goal was always to race in IndyCar, inspired by the likes of Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves.
Agustin Canapino, another Argentinian driver, is a testament to the potential of talent to overcome the lack of a traditional open-wheel background. Varrone looks up to Dixon as his racing hero and draws inspiration from his journey. The first step for Varrone is to secure the necessary funding for testing, which he is actively pursuing with his manager. They have already been in contact with three IndyCar teams and hope to secure a few racing opportunities next year.
Former IndyCar team owner and DragonSpeed founder Elton Julian was impressed with Varrone’s performance at Watkins Glen. Julian believes Varrone has the skills and pace needed to succeed in IndyCar, as demonstrated by his time in the team’s ORECA 07-Gibson entry. However, Varrone acknowledges that he needs to prove himself within the American open-wheel scene and attract sponsors before he can secure a race seat.
Varrone and his team are actively working to secure sponsors and have received interest from potential investors. A test drive opportunity would be ideal to showcase Varrone’s skills and attract further investment. With the right support and a favorable situation, Varrone is determined to make his mark on IndyCar and fulfill his lifelong dream.
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