Pietro Fittipaldi aiming for Hypercar/GTP seat as he rules out single-seater return
Pietro Fittipaldi says his next career move would be to climb the sportscar racing ladder and secure a seat in the Hypercar or GTP classes, rather than make a return to IndyCar. The Brazilian has established himself in the LMP2 division in the last few years, combining a programme in the IMSA Sportscar Championship with a drive in the European Le Mans Series. While he previously abandoned ...…
Pietro Fittipaldi is aiming for a seat in the Hypercar or GTP classes in sportscar racing, instead of returning to IndyCar. The Brazilian has been active in the LMP2 division, combining his participation in the IMSA Sportscar Championship with a drive in the European Le Mans Series. Despite previously leaving sportscar racing to race in IndyCar with Rahal Letterman Racing in 2024, Fittipaldi, 30, has no plans to return to single-seaters and compete with his brother Enzo, who leads the Indy NXT championship.
Fittipaldi told Motorsport.com, "My career is right now focused on sportscar racing." Enzo needs a chance at IndyCar, and Fittipaldi believes the right opportunity will present itself. The two brothers raced together at Daytona this year for the first time, a dream come true, but they couldn't secure a win. Fittipaldi first considered moving into the top echelon of sportscar racing when new LMDh and LMH cars became eligible for IMSA's new GTP class in 2023.
He drove an Oreca 07 for Jota in the World Endurance Championship, which opened the door for stepping up to the Hypercar programme of British team, Jota.
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