Brazilian open-wheel racing driver who has competed in the IndyCar Series and Indy Lights, earning multiple wins and championships. Known for his skills on the track and rising star status in the racing world.
Matheus Leist is a Brazilian racing driver who has made a name for himself in the world of motorsports, particularly in the IndyCar Series and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. With a career spanning over a decade, Leist has established himself as a force to be reckoned with, known for his speed, agility, and determination behind the wheel.
Leist's passion for racing began at a young age, with his first foray into karting in 2009 at just 11 years old. He quickly made a name for himself in the Brazilian karting scene, finishing as runner-up in the Petrobras Karting Championship in 2013. This early success laid the foundation for his future in motorsports.
In 2014, Leist graduated to single-seaters, competing in the B class of the Brazilian F3 Championship, where he finished as runner-up to Vitor Baptista. The following year, he made the move to MSA Formula in Britain with Double R Racing, scoring two victories and finishing fifth in the standings. In 2016, Leist reunited with Double R Racing and graduated to BRDC British F3, where he won the title at the final round after a thrilling battle with Ricky Collard throughout the season.
In November 2016, Leist participated in the GP3 postseason test at Yas Marina with ART Grand Prix, Arden International, and Trident Racing. In February 2017, he signed with Carlin for the Indy Lights Championship, where he picked up his first podium at the Grand Prix of Indianapolis before taking pole and winning the Freedom 100 less than two weeks later, leading from start to finish.
In November 2017, A.J. Foyt Enterprises announced that they had hired Leist to drive the No. 4 Chevrolet in the 2018 IndyCar Series. Partnering with veteran Brazilian driver Tony Kanaan, Leist made his IndyCar debut at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 11, 2018. He completed two full seasons of IndyCar with Foyt, with a best finish of fourth at the 2019 IndyCar Grand Prix.
In 2020, Leist joined JDCMiller MotorSports for the Endurance Cup rounds of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, plus the Laguna Seca round, where he scored a best finish of fourth.
Matheus Leist was born on September 8, 1998, in Brazil. With a career spanning over a decade, Leist has established himself as a rising star in Brazilian motorsports, known for his speed, agility, and determination behind the wheel. Despite still being in his early twenties, Leist has already achieved significant success in his career, with multiple championships and podium finishes to his name.
Leist's passion for racing and dedication to his craft have earned him a reputation as a talented and promising young driver. As he continues to compete at the highest levels of motorsports, fans and pundits alike will be watching to see what the future holds for this talented Brazilian driver.
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