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Luís Felipe "Pipo" Derani (born 12 October 1993) is a Brazilian race car driver who is currently a factory driver for the Genesis Magma Racing program.[1] He is an overall winner of the 2016 24 Hours of Daytona and the 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2023 12 Hours of Sebring. Pipo is the son of the late Walter Derani and younger brother of Rafael Derani, both well-known Brazilian racing drivers.[2]

Key Information

Career

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Karting

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Derani made his karting debut in 2003, at the age of ten. In 2005, he was champion of the São Paulo Junior Menor Championship.

Formula Renault

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Derani began his car racing career by driving in the Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup with Motopark Academy in 2009. He took two podiums at Alastaro Circuit[3] and TT Circuit Assen[4] along with thirteen point-scoring positions to finish seventh in the championship.[5] In Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, he took part in six races for the same team. He finished 27th with two points coming from a ninth place at the Nürburgring.[6]

Formula Three

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In 2010, Derani stepped up to the German Formula Three Championship with the Motopark Academy team[7] joining Formula Renault teammates Kevin Magnussen and Jimmy Eriksson at the team. Derani finished in tenth place in championship points. In 2011, Derani moved to the British Formula 3 Championship with Double R Racing. He finished fifteenth in points with a single podium finish. He also competed in the Formula 3 "all star" events such as the Formula 3 Brazil Open and Masters of Formula 3. 2012 saw Derani remain in British F3 but switch teams to Fortec Motorsport. He improved to eighth in the championship, capturing wins at Oulton Park and Brands Hatch. He also drove in three Formula 3 Euro Series races and finished sixth in the Macau Grand Prix. In 2013, Derani stayed with Fortec but moved to the FIA European Formula Three Championship where he finished eighth in points with three podium finishes.[8]

Derani driving at the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Sportscars

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In 2014, Derani raced in the last two rounds of the 2014 European Le Mans Series, finishing third in the 4 Hours of Le Castellet on 14 September and retired in the 4 Hours of Estoril on 19 October, driving on both occasions an Oreca-Nissan 03R of the Irish team Murphy Prototypes. In 2016, he entered the four endurance races of the 2016 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for Extreme Speed Motorsports with a Ligier-Honda LMP2, winning both the 2016 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring.

Derani driving at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans.

In 2017, Derani signed with Ford to become a factory driver.[9] He raced the first three races of the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship in the LMGTE Pro class with Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK,[10] claiming a class win at Silverstone. Later, he drove an Oreca LMP2 for Rebellion at the FIA WEC Nürburgring round. The Brazilian also drove at seven rounds of the 2017 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for Extreme Speed Motorsports with a Nissan Onroak DPi, winning at Road America.

For the 2018 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Derani became a full-time driver at Extreme Speed Motorsports, winning at the 12 Hours of Sebring.

In 2020, Derani was a full-time DPi driver for Action Express Racing in the WTSCC. He was leading Petit Le Mans when he and Ricky Taylor made contact, knocking Derani's entry from contention.[11]

In June 2024, Action Express Racing and Derani announced that Derani would not return to the WeatherTech SportCar Championship with Action Express in 2025.[12]

In December 2024, Derani and Andre Lotterer were announced the drivers for the new Genesis LMDh program which intends to compete in the World Endurance Championship for the 2026 season.[13]

Racing career

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Career summary

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Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2009 Formula Renault 2.0 NEC Motopark Academy 16 0 0 1 2 192 7th
Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 6 0 0 0 0 2 27th
GT3 Brasil Championship CRT Brasil 4 0 0 0 0 29 28th
2010 German Formula 3 Championship Motopark Academy 18 0 0 0 0 20 10th
GT Brasil WB Motorsport 2 0 0 0 0 6 35th
2011 British Formula 3 Championship Double R Racing 30 0 0 0 1 36 15th
FIA Formula 3 International Trophy 3 0 0 0 0 N/A NC
Masters of Formula 3 Prema Powerteam 1 0 0 0 0 N/A NC
Formula 3 Brazil Open Hitech Racing Brazil 1 0 0 0 0 N/A NC
2012 British Formula 3 Championship Fortec Motorsport 28 2 0 2 5 146 8th
Formula 3 Euro Series 3 0 0 0 0 N/A NC
Masters of Formula 3 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 11th
Macau Grand Prix 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 6th
Formula 3 Brazil Open Cesário Fórmula 1 0 0 0 0 N/A NC
2013 FIA Formula 3 European Championship Fortec Motorsports 30 0 0 0 3 143 8th
Masters of Formula 3 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 8th
2014 Pro Mazda Championship Team Pelfrey 6 0 0 0 1 88 14th
European Le Mans Series – LMP2 Murphy Prototypes 2 0 1 1 1 24 12th
German Formula 3 Championship ADM Motorsport 3 0 0 0 0 0 NC†
2015 FIA World Endurance Championship – LMP2 G-Drive Racing 8 1 1 0 7 134 3rd
24 Hours of Le Mans – LMP2 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 4th
2016 FIA World Endurance Championship – LMP2 Extreme Speed Motorsports 9 0 0 1 4 116 4th
24 Hours of Le Mans – LMP2 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 16th
IMSA SportsCar Championship – Prototype 4 2 0 1 3 128 12th
Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup Garage 59 1 0 0 0 0 0 NC
Intercontinental GT Challenge 1 0 0 0 0 1 17th
2017 IMSA SportsCar Championship – Prototype Tequila Patrón ESM 7 1 1 1 1 181 9th
FIA World Endurance Championship – LMGTE Pro Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK 3 1 1 0 2 74 10th
24 Hours of Le Mans – LMGTE Pro 1 0 0 0 1 N/A 2nd
FIA World Endurance Championship – LMP2 Vaillante Rebellion 1 0 0 0 0 12 23rd
2017–18 Asian Le Mans Series – LMP2 BBT 4 0 1 1 4 70 2nd
2018 IMSA SportsCar Championship – Prototype Tequila Patrón ESM 10 2 2 0 2 232 9th
24 Hours of Le Mans – LMGTE Pro AF Corse 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 5th
Stock Car Brasil Cimed Racing 1 0 0 0 0 0 NC†
2018–19 Asian Le Mans Series – GT Spirit of Race 3 1 2 0 1 35 7th
2019 IMSA SportsCar Championship – DPi Whelen Engineering Racing 10 2 1 4 5 297 2nd
Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup M-Sport Team Bentley 1 0 0 0 0 0 NC
Intercontinental GT Challenge 1 0 0 0 0 0 NC
24 Hours of Le Mans – LMGTE Pro Risi Competizione 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 11th
2019–20 FIA World Endurance Championship Rebellion Racing 1 0 0 0 0 0 NC†
2020 IMSA SportsCar Championship – DPi Whelen Engineering Racing 9 1 1 1 5 258 4th
2021 IMSA SportsCar Championship – DPi Whelen Engineering Racing 10 4 4 3 8 3407 1st
FIA World Endurance Championship – Hypercar Glickenhaus Racing 2 0 0 0 0 24 7th
24 Hours of Le Mans – Hypercar 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 4th
2022 IMSA SportsCar Championship – DPi Whelen Engineering Racing 10 0 0 2 5 3083 5th
FIA World Endurance Championship – Hypercar Glickenhaus Racing 3 0 2 0 2 47 5th
24 Hours of Le Mans – Hypercar 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 4th
2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship – GTP Whelen Engineering Racing 9 1 2 3 3 2733 1st
24 Hours of Le Mans – Hypercar Action Express Racing 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 10th
2024 IMSA SportsCar Championship – GTP Whelen Cadillac Racing 9 0 4 1 3 2687 4th
24 Hours of Le Mans - Hypercar 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 15th
IMSA SportsCar Championship – LMP2 Richard Mille AF Corse 1 0 0 0 0 240 52nd
2025 European Le Mans Series – LMP2 CLX Motorsport 3 0 0 0 1 25 11th
IMSA SportsCar Championship – GTD DXDT Racing 1 0 0 0 0 136 87th

† As Derani was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.

Complete Formula Renault 2.0 NEC results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 DC Points
2009 Motopark Academy ZAN
1
Ret 		ZAN
2
14 		HOC
1
5 		HOC
2
Ret 		ALA
1
6 		ALA
2
2 		OSC
1
13 		OSC
2
12 		ASS
1
6 		ASS
2
2 		MST
1
6 		MST
2
4 		NÜR
1
4 		NÜR
2
Ret 		SPA
1
8 		SPA
2
9 		7th 192

Complete Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 DC Points
2009 Motopark Academy CAT
1 		CAT
2 		SPA
1
20 		SPA
2
Ret 		HUN
1 		HUN
2 		SIL
1
18 		SIL
2
17 		LMS
1 		LMS
2 		NÜR
1
9 		NÜR
2
Ret 		ALC
1 		ALC
2 		27th 2

Complete FIA Formula 3 European Championship results

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(key)

Year Entrant Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DC Points
2012 Fortec Motorsports Mercedes HOC
1 		HOC
2 		PAU
1
Ret 		PAU
2
5 		BRH
1 		BRH
2 		RBR
1 		RBR
2 		NOR
1
Ret 		NOR
2
21 		SPA
1
8 		SPA
2
7 		NÜR
1
4 		NÜR
2
Ret 		ZAN
1 		ZAN
2 		VAL
1 		VAL
2 		HOC
1
10 		HOC
2
Ret 		NC 0
2013 Fortec Motorsports Mercedes MNZ
1
11 		MNZ
2
19 		MNZ
3
5 		SIL
1
9 		SIL
2
8 		SIL
3
Ret 		HOC
1
14 		HOC
2
14 		HOC
3
10 		BRH
1
14 		BRH
2
18 		BRH
3
17 		RBR
1
18 		RBR
2
11 		RBR
3
9 		NOR
1
15 		NOR
2
5 		NOR
3
7 		NÜR
1
6 		NÜR
2
2 		NÜR
3
3 		ZAN
1
19 		ZAN
2
5 		ZAN
3
5 		VAL
1
6 		VAL
2
6 		VAL
3
2 		HOC
1
7 		HOC
2
11 		HOC
3
Ret 		8th 143

American open–wheel racing

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete Pro Mazda Championship results

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Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Rank Points
2014 Team Pelfrey STP
4 		STP
3 		BAR
6 		BAR
4 		IMS
9 		IMS
18 		LOR HOU HOU MOH MOH MIL SON SON 14th 88

Complete European Le Mans Series results

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Year Entrant Class Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rank Points
2014 Murphy Prototypes LMP2 Oreca 03 Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 SIL IMO RBR LEC
3 		EST
6 		12th 24
2025 CLX Motorsport LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 CAT
Ret 		LEC
3 		IMO
5 		SPA SIL ALG 11th 25
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Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results

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Year Entrant Class Car Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rank Points
2015 G-Drive Racing LMP2 Ligier JS P2 Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 SIL
2 		SPA
1 		LMS
3 		NÜR
3 		COA
3 		FUJ
3 		SHA
Ret 		BHR
3 		3rd 134
2016 Extreme Speed Motorsports LMP2 Ligier JS P2 Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 SIL
2 		SPA
2 		LMS
8 		NÜR
3 		MEX
3 		COA
5 		FUJ
5 		SHA
5 		BHR
4 		4th 116
2017 Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK LMGTE Pro Ford GT Ford EcoBoost 3.5 L Turbo V6 SIL
1 		SPA
4 		LMS
2 		10th 74
Vaillante Rebellion LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 NÜR
4 		MEX COA FUJ SHA BHR 23rd 12
2019–20 Rebellion Racing LMP1 Rebellion R13 Gibson GL458 4.5 L V8 SIL
3 		FUJ SHA BHR COA SPA LMS BHR NC† 0†
2021 Glickenhaus Racing Hypercar Glickenhaus SCG 007 LMH Glickenhaus 3.5 L Turbo V8 SPA ALG MNZ
Ret 		LMS
4 		BHR BHR 7th 24
2022 Glickenhaus Racing Hypercar Glickenhaus SCG 007 LMH Glickenhaus 3.5 L Turbo V8 SEB SPA
3 		LMS
3 		MNZ
Ret 		FUJ BHR 5th 47
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† As the #3 Rebellion was not a full-season entry, it was not eligible to score points.

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team No. Class Car Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rank Points Ref
2016 Tequila Patrón ESM 2 P Ligier JS P2 Honda HR35TT 3.5 L V6 Turbo DAY
1 		SEB
1 		LBH LGA DET WGL
9 		MOS ELK COA PET
2 		12th 128 [15]
2017 Tequila Patrón ESM 2 P Nissan Onroak DPi Nissan VR38DETT 3.8 L Turbo V6 DAY
4 		SEB
11 		LBH COA DET WGL
7 		9th 181 [16]
22 MOS
9 		ELK
1 		LGA
8 		PET
4
2018 Tequila Patrón ESM 22 P Nissan Onroak DPi Nissan VR38DETT 3.8 L Turbo V6 DAY
18 		SEB
1 		LBH
12 		MOH
9 		DET
7 		WGL
16 		MOS
12 		ELK
6 		LGA
1 		PET
6 		9th 232 [17]
2019 Whelen Engineering Racing 31 DPi Cadillac DPi-V.R Cadillac 5.5 L V8 DAY
2 		SEB
1 		LBH
6 		MOH
4 		DET
2 		WGL
7 		MOS
4 		ELK
4 		LGA
3 		PET
1 		2nd 297 [18]
2020 Whelen Engineering Racing 31 DPi Cadillac DPi-V.R Cadillac 5.5 L V8 DAY
7 		DAY
5 		SEB
1 		ELK
3 		ATL
3 		MOH
2 		PET
5 		LGA
3 		SEB
6 		4th 258 [19]
2021 Whelen Engineering Racing 31 DPi Cadillac DPi-V.R Cadillac 5.5 L V8 DAY
6 		SEB
6 		MOH
2 		DET
2 		WGL
4 		WGL
1 		ELK
1 		LGA
3 		LBH
1 		PET
2 		1st 3407 [20]
2022 Whelen Engineering Racing 31 DPi Cadillac DPi-V.R Cadillac 5.5 L V8 DAY
4 		SEB
3 		LBH
5 		LGA
3 		MOH
3 		DET
6 		WGL
5 		MOS
3 		ELK
6 		PET
2 		5th 3083 [21]
2023 Whelen Engineering Racing 31 GTP Cadillac V-LMDh Cadillac LMC55R 5. 5 L V8 DAY
5 		SEB
1 		LBH
5 		LGA
3 		WGL
2 		MOS
7 		ELK
6 		IMS
4 		PET
6 		1st 2733 [22]
2024 Whelen Engineering Racing 31 GTP Cadillac V-Series.R Cadillac LMC55R 5. 5 L V8 DAY
2 		SEB
10 		LBH
2 		LGA
2 		DET
6 		WGL
8 		ELK
4 		IMS
9 		PET
5 		4th 2687
Richard Mille AF Corse 88 LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 V8 MOS
9 		52nd 240
2025 DXDT Racing 36 GTD Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R Chevrolet LT6 5.5 L V8 DAY
19 		SEB LBH LGA WGL MOS ELK VIR IMS PET 87th 136
Source:[14]

Complete 24 Hours of Daytona results

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Year Team Co-drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
2016 United States Tequila Patrón ESM United States Scott Sharp
United States Ed Brown
United States Johannes van Overbeek 		Ligier JS P2 P 736 1st 1st
2017 United States Tequila Patrón ESM United States Scott Sharp
United Kingdom Ryan Dalziel
New Zealand Brendon Hartley 		Nissan Onroak DPi P 656 4th 4th
2018 United States Tequila Patrón ESM France Nicolas Lapierre
United States Johannes van Overbeek 		Nissan Onroak DPi P 438 DNF DNF
2019 United States Whelen Engineering Racing Brazil Felipe Nasr
United States Eric Curran 		Cadillac DPi-V.R DPi 593 2nd 2nd
2020 United States Whelen Engineering Racing Brazil Felipe Nasr
Portugal Filipe Albuquerque
United Kingdom Mike Conway 		Cadillac DPi-V.R DPi 822 7th 7th
2021 United States Whelen Engineering Racing United Kingdom Mike Conway
United States Chase Elliott
Brazil Felipe Nasr 		Cadillac DPi-V.R DPi 783 8th 6th
2022 United States Whelen Engineering Racing United Kingdom Mike Conway
United States Tristan Nunez 		Cadillac DPi-V.R DPi 761 4th 4th
2023 United States Whelen Engineering Racing United Kingdom Alexander Sims
United Kingdom Jack Aitken 		Cadillac V-Series.R GTP 771 5th 5th
Source:[14]

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

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Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
2015 Russia G-Drive Racing Colombia Gustavo Yacamán
Mexico Ricardo González 		Ligier JS P2-Nissan LMP2 354 12th 4th
2016 United States Extreme Speed Motorsports Canada Chris Cumming
United Kingdom Ryan Dalziel 		Ligier JS P2-Nissan LMP2 291 42nd 16th
2017 United States Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK United Kingdom Harry Tincknell
United Kingdom Andy Priaulx 		Ford GT GTE
Pro 		340 18th 2nd
2018 Italy AF Corse Finland Toni Vilander
Italy Antonio Giovinazzi 		Ferrari 488 GTE Evo GTE
Pro 		341 20th 5th
2019 United States Risi Competizione France Jules Gounon
United Kingdom Oliver Jarvis 		Ferrari 488 GTE Evo GTE
Pro 		329 40th 11th
2021 United States Glickenhaus Racing France Franck Mailleux
France Olivier Pla 		Glickenhaus SCG 007 LMH Hypercar 367 4th 4th
2022 United States Glickenhaus Racing France Romain Dumas
France Olivier Pla 		Glickenhaus SCG 007 LMH Hypercar 370 4th 4th
2023 United States Action Express Racing United Kingdom Jack Aitken
United Kingdom Alexander Sims 		Cadillac V-Series.R Hypercar 324 17th 10th
2024 United States Whelen Cadillac Racing United Kingdom Jack Aitken
Brazil Felipe Drugovich 		Cadillac V-Series.R Hypercar 280 29th 15th
Source:[14]

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Pipo Derani

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Luís Felipe "Pipo" Derani (born 12 October 1993) is a Brazilian professional racing driver specializing in endurance . He is the son of the late Walter Derani, a businessman and former racing driver. He began his career in karting before progressing through open-wheel series such as Formula Renault 2.0 and the , where he achieved podium finishes. Derani transitioned to prototype racing in late 2014 with Murphy Prototypes in the (LMP2 class), before joining Extreme Speed Motorsports for his WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut in 2016, securing his first major victory in the 2016 Rolex 24 at Daytona overall. He is renowned for his dominance at the , winning the event four times (2016, 2018, 2019, and 2023) in LMP2 and GTP classes, tying him for third-most overall victories in the race's history, behind (six) and (five). In 2023, Derani co-drove the No. 31 Whelen Engineering to the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTP drivers' title alongside Alexander Sims, marking his second overall championship after the 2021 DPi title. He has also competed in the , including multiple starts at the with in 2017 and in 2018, though without a class victory. Derani served as a test driver for in the , contributing to development efforts. As of November 2025, he is a factory driver for Genesis Magma Racing, participating in the shakedown and testing of their new GMR-001 prototype for the Hypercar class alongside teammates , Mathys Jaubert, and . Additionally, he joined DXDT Racing for the 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona in the GTD class with the No. 36 GT3.R.

Early life

Background and family

Luís Felipe "Pipo" Derani was born on October 12, 1993, in , . Derani grew up in within a deeply immersed in motorsport. His father, Walter Derani, was a Brazilian racing driver who competed in various national series, including the South American GT3 Championship, providing a strong foundation and inspiration for Pipo's early interest in . The 's involvement in the sport created a supportive environment that encouraged Pipo's pursuit of a from a young age. During his childhood in up to age 10, Derani was influenced by his father's legacy in racing, which motivated his entry into the sport. The family support system, rooted in Walter Derani's experience and passion for , played a key role in facilitating Pipo's initial steps. He began karting in 2003 at the age of 10, following directly in his father's footsteps.

Introduction to motorsport

Pipo Derani's journey into began in his early childhood in , , where he was first exposed to racing at the age of seven through a visit to an indoor track arranged by his uncle. This initial encounter marked a pivotal moment, shifting his interests away from his first , soccer, in which he had struggled to excel. The experience sparked an immediate fascination with the speed and control of karting, setting the foundation for his lifelong pursuit of a professional racing career. By age nine, Derani had transitioned to more structured involvement, starting professional go-karting practice sessions that honed his fundamental skills in vehicle handling, track awareness, and competitive mindset. These early training efforts took place on local tracks in the region, immersing him in Brazil's vibrant scene. Family encouragement played a key role, as his relatives— including his father Walter and brother Rafael, both established racers—provided support and likely shared insights into the discipline required for success in the sport. Additionally, as a Brazilian, Derani drew inspiration from national racing icons like , whose Formula 1 dominance and heritage exemplified the heights achievable in . Derani's motivations were deeply personal, rooted in the sheer enjoyment he found in karting's purity and intensity, which contrasted with his earlier frustrations in other activities. He later reflected that the thrill of those initial outings made it evident he had discovered his true passion, driving him to commit fully to racing development. This preparatory phase, free from formal competition, built his confidence and technical proficiency, culminating in his entry into competitive karting in 2003.

Junior career

Karting

Derani made his karting debut in 2003 at the age of ten, competing in regional events in as he began his progression through the junior categories. In 2005, he secured his first major title by winning the São Paulo Junior Menor Championship, marking a breakthrough in the competitive local scene. By 2006, Derani had advanced to higher levels, claiming the Sul-Brasileiro title and demonstrating consistency across national rounds. His career gained momentum in 2007 when he finished as vice-champion in the Brazilian Kart Championship's Sudam Junior category, with strong performances at tracks like the in Lauro de Freitas, , where he battled closely for the top spot against emerging talents. That year, he also ventured internationally, participating in the European KF3 Championship qualifiers in locations such as , , finishing in the top 10 overall and gaining exposure to advanced chassis like those compliant with KF3 specifications. In 2008, competing for the CRT Brasil/By Chico team, Derani targeted further national success in the Sudam Junior and Graduados B classes at the Brasileiro de Kart, achieving the fastest practice lap at Velopark in Nova Santa Rita, (1:07.681). He won the inaugural Copa Codasur de Kart in Sudam Junior and earned qualification for the Seletiva de Kart , highlighting his adaptability to varied South American circuits and equipment like Sudam karts. These results paved the way for his transition to single-seater racing in .

Formula Renault

Derani entered single-seater racing in 2009 by competing in the 2.0 Northern European Cup (NEC) with the Motopark Academy team, marking his debut in open-wheel formulae at the age of 15. Driving a FR2000 chassis powered by a engine, he contested all 16 races of the season, adapting to the demands of higher-speed cars and circuit racing after years in karting. In a competitive field that included future Formula 1 drivers such as and , Derani finished seventh overall with 192 points, highlighted by two podium finishes that underscored his rapid acclimation to single-seater dynamics like tire management and in traffic. These results came against a backdrop of intense competition, where the series emphasized consistent point-scoring, and Derani achieved 13 such finishes, building confidence in team coordination and race strategy. Derani also made guest appearances in six rounds of the Eurocup 2.0, the series' more international counterpart, where he scored 2 points to place 27th in the standings, gaining exposure to diverse European circuits and elevated pressure. This dual campaign provided valuable experience in varying conditions, from wet-weather starts to high-speed tracks, honing skills essential for progression in junior formulae. His solid rookie showing in , particularly the podiums and point reliability, positioned him well for advancement to Formula 3 in 2010.

Formula 3

Derani began his Formula 3 career in 2010 with the , competing for Motopark Academy in a F307 chassis powered by a engine. He contested 18 races across the season, achieving consistent mid-field results without securing any podium finishes, which culminated in a tenth-place overall championship standing with 20 points. This debut year provided Derani with valuable experience in single-seater racing on varied European circuits, marking his transition from and laying the groundwork for more competitive campaigns. In 2011, Derani shifted to the with Double R Racing, driving a F308-Mercedes. Over 29 races, he recorded one podium finish but struggled with consistency, ending the season fifteenth in the drivers' standings with 36 points. Key highlights included competitive showings at tracks like and the , where he demonstrated improved pace in qualifying sessions, though reliability issues and stiff competition from established teams limited his results. Derani remained in British F3 for 2012 but switched to Fortec Motorsport, piloting a F312-Mercedes. This move proved transformative, as he secured two race victories—at Oulton Park in a dramatic reversed-grid sprint following a late period, and at —along with five podiums overall across 28 starts. His strong mid-season form, including multiple front-row starts, propelled him to eighth in the championship with 146 points, showcasing significant progression in racecraft and adaptability to the series' technical demands. For 2013, Derani advanced to the more prestigious , continuing with Fortec in the F312-Mercedes. Competing in 30 races, he achieved three podium finishes—two at the and one at Vallelunga—while also claiming third place at the prestigious . After a challenging start with only modest points in the opening rounds, Derani's performance surged in the latter half, consistently finishing in the top ten and establishing himself as Fortec's lead driver, ultimately securing eighth overall with 151.5 points. This season highlighted his growth in high-stakes international competition, utilizing the chassis' aerodynamic efficiencies on demanding circuits like Spa-Francorchamps and . Throughout his Formula 3 tenure from 2010 to 2013, Derani's team transitions—from Motopark to Double R and then Fortec—reflected strategic moves toward environments offering better resources and engineering support, contributing to his evolution from a contender to a regular. These years in the Dallara-equipped series honed his skills in tire management and , preparing him for his subsequent shift to sportscar racing in 2014.

Sportscar transition

European Le Mans Series

Derani made his debut in prototype racing during the 2014 European Le Mans Series season with the Irish team Murphy Prototypes, competing in the LMP2 class aboard an 03R powered by a VK45DE . Joining the team for the final two rounds at and Autódromo do , he shared the #48 entry with varying co-drivers, marking a significant transition from single-seater formulas to endurance prototypes. At , Derani teamed with Nathanaël Berthon and Rodolfo González, securing through Berthon's qualifying effort and leading early stages of the race before a penalty relegated them to third in class, a strong showing on debut. This performance highlighted his rapid adaptation to the closed-cockpit , where he emphasized the importance of quick acclimation to the car's handling and the demands of shared driving stints. For the season finale at , Derani partnered with James Littlejohn and Anthony Wells, completing 144 laps to finish sixth in LMP2 despite competitive traffic battles. Over these two , he accumulated one and ranked 12th in the drivers' standings with 24 points, demonstrating consistency in a learning environment focused on endurance-specific challenges. The ELMS outings served as a crucial introduction to team-based dynamics, including coordinated pit strategies for and , as well as navigating mixed-field traffic with GT cars—skills Derani credited for building his confidence in longer-format . These experiences directly informed his subsequent entries in the , where similar prototype machinery was employed. Derani's ELMS tenure underscored his versatility, transitioning from solo Formula 3 efforts to collaborative prototype roles, where communication with co-drivers and engineers became paramount during high-stakes stints. Although limited to partial-season participation, the series provided essential groundwork for his burgeoning sportscar career, emphasizing reliability over outright speed in endurance contexts.

FIA World Endurance Championship entry

Derani made his debut in the (WEC) in 2015, competing full-time in the LMP2 class with G-Drive Racing aboard the #28 JS P2-Nissan, shared with teammates Gustavo Yacaman and Ricardo Gonzalez. The Brazilian rookie impressed immediately, securing pole position at the season-opening 6 Hours of Silverstone with a lap time of 1:48.676. He contributed to multiple podium finishes, including second place at the —where the trio earned maximum points after a penalty dropped them from the win—and another second at the 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas (COTA), helping the team challenge for the LMP2 title. At his first , Derani and his teammates finished fourth in class despite mechanical challenges, completing 354 laps. These results propelled G-Drive to the LMP2 Teams' Championship, while Derani ended third in the Drivers' standings with 118 points. In 2016, Derani transitioned to Extreme Speed Motorsports (ESM) for another full LMP2 campaign, driving the #31 Ligier JS P2-Nissan alongside Ryan Dalziel and Chris Cumming, with the team switching to tires mid-season. The outfit achieved four LMP2 podiums across the eight-round schedule, including a third-place finish at the 6 Hours of , though reliability issues limited their title contention. At , the #31 car endured a challenging race marred by traffic and strategy, finishing sixth in LMP2 after 297 laps. Derani's pace earned him selection for the WEC Rookie Test in , where he sampled Porsche's LMP1 hybrid hypercar, the 919 Hybrid, logging laps that highlighted his adaptability to advanced hybrid technology amid the series' global demands. The international calendar, spanning , , and the Americas, tested his endurance, but consistent top-six results underscored his growing expertise in long-stint racing. Derani's 2017 WEC involvement shifted to select rounds across classes, beginning with a one-off LMP2 appearance for Rebellion Racing at the 6 Hours of Nürburgring in the #13 Oreca 05-Nissan, substituting for Nelson Piquet Jr. alongside Mathias Beche and David Heinemeier Hansson, where they finished eighth in class. He then joined Ford Chip Ganassi Racing UK in the LMGTE Pro category for the opening three events in the #67 Ford GT, paired with Andy Priaulx and Harry Tincknell. The trio converted pole to victory at Silverstone—their debut race—leading every lap in a dominant display, though they settled for fourth at Spa before finishing second in class at Le Mans after 340 laps. These outings marked Derani's introduction to GT machinery in the WEC's premier events, balancing the physical toll of transatlantic travel with the precision required for closed-cockpit prototypes and GTs.

American racing

Open-wheel series

Derani began his American open-wheel career in 2014 with the Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires, competing for Team Pelfrey in the No. 81 car. He participated in a partial schedule of six races, securing podium finishes including third place in the second race at St. Petersburg and fourth in the first race there, as well as strong results at and the road course. These performances highlighted his adaptation to the series' -powered chassis, though consistency across the full season eluded him, leading to a 14th-place finish in the drivers' standings with 88 points. Prior to Pro Mazda, Derani tested an Indy Lights car in 2013, evaluating a potential full-season program after his European Formula 3 experience. The test impressed team officials, who noted his talent but ultimately could not secure sponsorship for a seat, prompting his move to the lower Pro Mazda tier the following year. In 2017, Derani returned to open-wheel machinery for an IndyCar Series test with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports at Sebring International Raceway, reacquainting himself with high-downforce single-seaters after focusing on sportscars. Driving the No. 7 , he completed numerous laps and reported a smooth transition, praising the car's handling on the road course but acknowledging the steeper learning curve for ovals compared to his European formula background. Derani highlighted challenges in oval racing, such as managing drafting and restarts, which differed markedly from the technical road courses of and Formula 3, where precision and setup played larger roles. Derani's American open-wheel efforts underscored his versatility but ultimately reinforced his preference for sportscar racing, where he returned full-time after the 2017 test.

IMSA SportsCar Championship

Derani made his debut in 2016 with Extreme Speed Motorsports in the LMP2 class, driving the No. 22 Tequila Patrón ESM Honda ARX-04b alongside and Ed Brown. He achieved immediate success by winning the 24 at Daytona, marking his first endurance victory in the series. Later that year, he added a win at the Twelve Hours of Sebring, contributing to a strong endurance campaign. In 2018, Derani transitioned to the top-tier Prototype class with Whelen Engineering Racing and Action Express Racing, piloting the No. 31 Cadillac DPi-V.R. He secured his second Sebring victory that year in the Nissan-powered No. 22 ESM entry before fully committing to the Cadillac program. Over the next six seasons through 2023, Derani and his teammates, including Alexander Sims and Felipe Nasr, dominated the series, clinching the 2021 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Prototype title with three wins and consistent podiums. They repeated the feat in 2023, now in the GTP class, securing the championship with victories at key events like the 12 Hours of Sebring—Derani's fourth win there, following his 2019 triumph with the team. Derani's IMSA tenure is highlighted by his four Sebring victories (2016, 2018, 2019, 2023), establishing him as one of the circuit's modern masters. He also earned multiple pole positions, including track records at Daytona in 2024 and in 2023, and set several fastest laps across his starts. His dual role in and the allowed a brief crossover, such as his participation in the 2023 complementing his U.S. title defense. In 2024, Derani continued with Action Express in the No. 31 Cadillac V-Series.R GTP car, co-driving with Jack Aitken and achieving poles at the season-opening Rolex 24 at Daytona, the 12 Hours of Sebring, and the Grand Prix of Long Beach. Despite early promise, including a runner-up at Long Beach, challenges like a heavy crash at Sebring led to a fourth-place finish in the GTP drivers' standings before parting ways with the team at season's end.

Recent career developments

2024 season

In June 2024, following the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen where the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R sat fifth in the GTP provisional driver standings with 1838 points, Pipo Derani announced his departure from Action Express Racing at the conclusion of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. Earlier that month, Derani had represented Action Express at the in the No. 38 , partnering with and ; the entry endured challenging wet conditions and a crash at the Indianapolis corner but recovered to finish 15th overall after completing 280 laps. Derani remained with the team for the balance of the campaign, securing a fourth-place finish at in August alongside Aitken and , contributing to Cadillac's season-end second place in GTP manufacturer standings. The season concluded at in October, where Derani's final outing with Action Express yielded a fourth-place GTP result despite late-race contact. Reflecting on the split, Derani expressed a desire for fresh opportunities, stating, “It’s been quite a few years in now… I needed a new challenge. I wanted a new challenge,” emphasizing his motivation as an athlete to “always want to find a bigger reason for you to put the helmet on and give that extra bit.”

2025 activities and future plans

In July 2025, Pipo Derani stepped away from CLX Motorsport's program for the remainder of the season to prioritize development duties with Genesis Racing. Earlier, in December 2024, Derani was announced as the fourth driver for DXDT Racing's GTD-class entry at the 2025 24 At Daytona, joining the team for this endurance event. His prior WeatherTech SportsCar Championship titles contributed to his selection for this one-off appearance. The No. 36 GT3.R retired around the halfway point due to mechanical issues. In November 2025, Derani participated in performance testing of the Genesis Magma Racing GMR-001 prototype at , alongside teammates , Mathys Jaubert, and . Looking ahead to 2026, Derani will serve as a factory driver for Genesis Magma Racing in the Hypercar class, sharing the GMR-001 with Lotterer, Jaubert, and Juncadella.

Career statistics

Overall achievements

Pipo Derani is a two-time champion in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's top class, winning the DPi title in and the GTP title in 2023 with Action Express Racing's team. These successes highlight his dominance in American sports car racing, where he has amassed 12 overall wins, 15 pole positions, and 13 fastest laps across his IMSA career. Among his major victories are the overall win at the 2016 24 at Daytona, achieved in the LMP2 class with Tequila Patrón ESM. Derani has also excelled at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, securing four overall triumphs in 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2023, tying him for second on the all-time winners list at the demanding circuit. In international , Derani has earned class podiums, including third in the LMP2 category of the . His career totals reflect consistent high performance in machinery, with 19 wins, 14 poles, and 11 fastest laps across 313 starts in various series.

Career Summary

StatisticTotal
Starts313
Wins19
Podiums79
Pole Positions14
Fastest Laps11

Formula Renault 2.0 NEC Results

YearTeamPositionPointsRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest Laps
2009Motopark Academy7th192160201

Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup Results

YearTeamPositionPointsRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest Laps
2009Motopark Academy27th260000

British Formula 3 Results

YearTeamPositionPointsRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest Laps
2012Fortec Motorsport8th146212401

FIA Formula 3 European Championship Results

YearTeamPositionPointsRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest Laps
2011Double R Racing15th36290100
2012Fortec Motorsport8th146282502
2013Fortec Motorsports8th151.5300300
2014Team Pelfrey5th6840200

Pro Mazda Championship Results

YearTeamPositionPointsRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest Laps
2014Team Pelfrey6th88100100

Results

YearClassTeamPositionPointsRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest Laps
2014LMP2Murphy PrototypesNCN/A20100
2019LMP2Spirit of Race7th3531120
2025LMP2CLX Motorsport / Genesis Magma Racing8th2530100

FIA World Endurance Championship Results

YearClassTeamPositionPointsRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest Laps
2015LMP2G-Drive Racing3rd13480610
2017LMGTE ProFord Chip Ganassi Racing UK3rd7431210
2018LMGTE ProNCN/A10000

IMSA SportsCar Championship Results

YearClassTeamPositionPointsRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest Laps
2016PCTequila Patron ESM5th24372400
2017PExtreme Speed Motorsports18th156100200
2018DPiTequila Patron ESM10th202111310
2019DPiWhelen Engineering Racing2nd297102501
2020DPiWhelen Engineering Racing4th25891511
2021DPiAction Express Racing1st3407114810
2022DPiAction Express Racing5th3083110500
2023GTPWhelen Engineering Racing1st273391321
2024GTPAction Express Racing4th268790330
2025GTDDXDT Racing73rd13610000

24 Hours of Daytona Results

YearClassTeamCo-DriversPosition (Overall/Class)
2016P, Ed Brown, Johannes van Overbeek1st / 1st
2017PC, John Pew, Roberto Gonzalez2nd / 1st
2018P, Ed Brown2nd / 2nd
2019DPiWhelen Engineering Racing, 3rd / 3rd
2020DPiWhelen Engineering Racing, 4th / 4th
2021DPiAction Express Racing, Filipe Albuquerque1st / 1st
2022DPiAction Express Racing, Filipe Albuquerque2nd / 2nd
2023GTPWhelen Engineering RacingAlexander Sims, 1st / 1st
2024GTPAction Express RacingAlexander Sims, 1st / 1st
2025GTDDXDT RacingCharlie Eastwood, Salih Yoluc, Alec Udell42nd / 21st

24 Hours of Le Mans Results

YearClassTeamCo-DriversPosition (Overall/Class)
2015LMP2G-Drive RacingRoman Rusinov, 28th / 12th
2016LMP2Extreme Speed Motorsports, Ed Brown38th / 18th
2017LMGTE ProFord Chip Ganassi Racing UK, 29th / 2nd
2018LMGTE Pro, Toni Vilander40th / 5th
2021HypercarGlickenhaus Racing, 6th / 6th
2022HypercarGlickenhaus Racing, 4th / 4th
2024HypercarAction Express RacingAlexander Sims, 15th / 7th

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