Nicolas Giaffone (R)

Nationality: Brazilian, Luxembourgish

Languages spoken: Portuguese, English

Height/weight: 5'8" / 150 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 affordto pay 

Bucket list items: Downpipe for my car 

Favorite food: Steak 

Guilty food pleasure: Chocolate

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

Racing goal: To reach the NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Racing hero: Scott Dixon 

Career results:

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.