Nicolas Giaffone (R)

Nationality: Brazilian, Luxembourgish

Languages spoken: Portuguese, English

Height/weight: 5'8" / 145 lbs.

Education: High School Student

Hobbies: Gym, water sports, snowboarding, piano and basketball

Favorite sports to watch: Soccer (Palmeiras)

Favorite sports to play: Basketball

Interesting note about me: I am learning French

Charities: I help a karting school in Brazil for those who can't afford to pay 

Bucket list items: Nike Alphafly 3 running shoes

Favorite food: Steak 

Guilty food pleasure: Chocolate

Best meal I can cook by myself: Pasta with any sauce

Person I would most like to meet: Novak Djokovic

Racing goal: To reach the NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Racing hero: Scott Dixon 

Career results:

2023

• Claimed the USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires Champion and Rookie of the Year titles in a dominant season which included six wins, five poles and 11 podium finishes in 16 races

• Set 10 new track qualifying and race records

• Led the series in fastest race laps at eight, top-five finishes at 12, laps led at 96 and races led at nine

• Earned a Discount Tire Career Enhancement Scholarship valued at $263,700 to progress to USF2000 in 2024

2022

• Placed fifth in the F4 Brazilian Championship with three wins and three additional podium finishes

2021

• First year in Rotax DD2 karting

2020

• Finished second in the Brazilian State Karting Championship 

2019

• Finished second in the Brazilian State Karting Championship and won the Rookie championship

2018

• Won the South American Karting Championship

• Finished second in the Brazilian Championship and claimed top Rookie honors

2017

• Finished second in the State Karting Championship 

2016

• Finished third in the Brazilian Karting Championship

2012

• Began racing karts.