Felipe Nasr

Race car driver with notable F1 tenure

Felipe Nasr - Race car driver with notable F1 tenure
Born

August 21st, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Brazil

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Competed in Formula One for the Sauber team during the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Achieved a best finish of fifth place at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix. Transitioned to sports car racing in various championships after leaving Formula One. Raced in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship where notable performances included victory at the 2018 edition of the 12 Hours of Sebring.

Finished fifth at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix

Competed for Sauber in Formula One

Won the 2018 12 Hours of Sebring

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