Nico Varrone, a two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, aspires to continue his racing career in open-wheel competition. Hailing from Argentina, Varrone’s childhood dream was to attain the pinnacle of the sport. Currently, the 23-year-old is using his notable accomplishments in sports cars to launch his return to open-wheel racing, mirroring the recent success of Colin Braun, Toby Sowery, and Hunter McElrea.Nico Varrone, a two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, aspires to continue his racing career in open-wheel competition. Hailing from Argentina, Varrone’s childhood dream was to attain the pinnacle of the sport. Currently, the 23-year-old is using his notable accomplishments in sports cars to launch his return to open-wheel racing, mirroring the recent success of Colin Braun, Toby Sowery, and Hunter McElrea. Varrone, a native of Buenos Aires, began his racing journey in karting before relocating to Europe during his teenage years to pursue his passion for single-seater racing. He swiftly made an impact by claiming the Formula Renault V de V championship title in his inaugural season. Despite financial challenges, Varrone managed to secure a victory at Spa in the British Formula 3 Championship while racing with the underdog team Hillspeed. However, funding constraints eventually forced him to explore alternative opportunities. Varrone subsequently found success in GT and LMP3 competitions before making his mark in LMP2, where he triumphed at the 2023 Rolex 24 At Daytona. Building on that momentum, he claimed a victory at Le Mans, accompanied by setting the fastest lap in his class at the Six Hours of The Glen. Despite his remarkable achievements in sports cars, Varrone’s ultimate aspiration has always been to compete in IndyCar, inspired by racing icons like Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves. Agustin Canapino, another Argentinian driver, serves as a testament to the potential for talent to overcome the absence of a traditional open-wheel background. Varrone holds Dixon in high esteem as his racing idol and draws motivation from Dixon’s career path. Varrone’s immediate objective is to secure the necessary funding for testing, which he is actively pursuing in collaboration with his manager. They have already initiated contact with three IndyCar teams, aiming to secure racing opportunities in the upcoming year. Former IndyCar team owner and DragonSpeed founder Elton Julian expressed his admiration for Varrone’s performance at Watkins Glen. Julian believes Varrone possesses the requisite skills and pace to excel in IndyCar, as evidenced by his performance in the team’s ORECA 07-Gibson entry. Varrone acknowledges the need to establish his credentials within the American open-wheel scene and garner sponsorship support before securing a race seat. Varrone and his team are diligently working to attract sponsors and have received expressions of interest from potential investors. A test drive opportunity would provide an ideal platform to showcase Varrone’s abilities and attract additional investment. With the requisite support and a favorable set of circumstances, Varrone is determined to make a mark on IndyCar and realize his lifelong dream.
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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