Nico Varrone Aims to Return to Open-Wheel RacingNico Varrone Aims to Return to Open-Wheel Racing Two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Nico Varrone is eager to further his career in the world of open-wheel racing. The 23-year-old Argentinian driver honed his skills in karting before moving to Europe to pursue his passion for single-seater racing. Varrone emerged as a force to be reckoned with, winning the Formula Renault V de V championship in his inaugural season. Despite financial challenges, he secured a victory at Spa in the British Formula 3 Championship with the underdog team Hillspeed. However, funding constraints forced him to explore alternative opportunities. Varrone ventured into the realm of GT and LMP3 competition, achieving success in both disciplines. He made a name for himself in LMP2, triumphing at the Rolex 24 At Daytona and Le Mans. His achievements included setting the fastest lap in his class at The Six Hours of The Glen. Despite his success in sports cars, Varrone’s ultimate aspiration lies in IndyCar, inspired by racing legends such as Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves. Agustin Canapino, a fellow Argentinian driver, serves as a testament to the potential for talents to overcome the absence of a traditional open-wheel background. Varrone’s first objective is to secure funding for testing, an endeavor in which he and his manager are actively engaged. Contact has been established with three IndyCar teams, with the hope of obtaining racing opportunities in the near future. Elton Julian, former IndyCar team owner and founder of DragonSpeed, expressed admiration for Varrone’s performance at Watkins Glen. He believes Varrone possesses the necessary skills and speed to thrive in IndyCar, as evidenced by his time behind the wheel of the team’s ORECA 07-Gibson entry. Varrone recognizes the need to demonstrate his abilities in the American open-wheel scene and attract sponsors before securing a race seat. He and his team are pursuing sponsorship opportunities and have garnered interest from potential investors. A test drive would provide the ideal platform to showcase Varrone’s talent and attract further investments. With the right support and a favorable turn of events, Varrone is determined to make his mark on IndyCar and realize his lifelong dream of competing in the sport’s highest echelon.
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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