Alfredinho Ibiapina

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Alfredinho Ibiapina
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Ibiapina in 2025
NationalityFlag of Brazil.svg Brazilian
Born (2008-04-18) 18 April 2008 (age 17)
Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
NASCAR Brasil Series
Years active 2025
Teams Full Time Sports
Starts21
Wins1
Poles1
Fastest laps0
Best finish8th in 2025

Alfredo "Alfredinho" Vieira Ibiapina Filho (born 18 April 2008) is a Brazilian racing driver who is set to compete with Full Time Sports for both NASCAR Brasil and Stock Car Pro Series. [1] [2]

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Early life

Alfredo Vieira Ibiapina Filho [3] born in Curitiba, Paraná, and is the son of Alfredo Ibiapina and Iana Freitas Chaves. [4] He moved to Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, at age of five. His father, Alfredo, is a former racing driver. Alfredinho was inspired by the character Lightning McQueen from the Pixar movie Cars to become a race car driver. He is also an admirer of Lewis Hamilton, seven-time Formula One champion. [5]

Career

Karting

Ibiapina began participating in kart championships at the age of nine. [1] He was the Brazilian champion in the OK Junior class in 2022, [4] and in the Shifter class in 2025. [6] He was also the Brazilian Open Kart champion, runner-up in the Brazilian Kart Cup, runner-up in the South Brazilian championships in the Cadet and Junior Minor categories, [7] and runner-up in the 2024 Brazilian Shifter Graduates Championship. [8]

Formula Delta

Ibipaina debuted in Formula Delta in 2023 after moving from karting with 15 years old. [5] [9] He won the race in the penultimate round in Goiânia, scoring pole position with a track record. [10]

Stock Series

In 2024 Ibiapina moved to Stock Light with W2 ProGP, [11] changing from formula racing to touring car racing. In his debut year he got one win, one fastest lap and 2 podiums ending the season with an 6th position overall. Following 2025 he stayed with W2 Pro GP for an second season in the series, getting three wins, two pole positions, four fastest laps and three podiums, ending with an 4th place in the standings and finishing his participation in the series. [12]

NASCAR Brasil Series

In 2025 Ibiapina announced his participation in NASCAR Brasil Series with Full Time Sports, being the youngest driver of the grid. [13] In his debut year he finished 8th in general standings but as runner-up in the "Challenge" sub-championship, losing to Jorge Martelli. Through the season he achieved one win and one podium and was considered the series "Rookie of the year". [14] As well he won the "Driver Development Experience", a NASCAR Driver Development Program only for NASCAR Brasil drivers, and was rewarded with six rounds driving an Pro late model in United States. [15] [16] For 2026 he stays with Full time sports at NASCAR Brasil. [17]

Stock Car Pro Series

In February 25, Ibiapina was announced in Stock Car Pro Series driving the Full Time Sports' Toyota Corolla Cross, it will be his debut in the series. [18]

Racing Record

SeasonSeriesTeamRacesWinsPolesF/LapsPodiumsPointsPosition
2023Formula Delta???????
2024 Stock Series W2 ProGP 1810122446th
2025 NASCAR Brasil Series Full Time Sports 2110011728th
Stock Light W2 ProGP 1832432524th
2026 NASCAR Brasil Series Full Time Sports
Stock Car Pro Series

References

  1. 1 2 "Alfredinho Ibiapina estreia na Stock Car com a Full Time". motorsport.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2026-02-24. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  2. ↑ sigcomunicacao (2026-01-28). "Piloto revelação de 2025, Alfredinho Ibiapina segue na NASCAR Brasil pela Full Time Sports". NASCAR Brazil. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  3. ↑ Racing (2023-04-23). "Confira os vencedores do segundo Trofeu CBA". Racing Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  4. 1 2 Sandro, Alex (2022-11-08). "Kart – O piloto Alfredinho Ibiapina é campeão Brasileiro da OK Júnior". Velocidade no Sangue (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  5. 1 2 "Fã de Hamilton e Relâmpago McQueen, piloto de Florianópolis estreia na Fórmula Delta". ND Mais (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  6. ↑ "Piloto de Florianópolis conquista o bicampeonato brasileiro de kart". ND Mais (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2025-11-24. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  7. ↑ De Vivo, Nathalia (2024-01-31). "Aos 15 anos, campeão brasileiro de kart disputa super prêmio da Stock Series em 2024". F1Mania (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  8. ↑ Alves, Eni (2024-12-09). "Alfredinho Ibiapina conquista o vice-campeonato Brasileiro de Shifter Graduado". Revista Podium (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  9. ↑ "Alfredinho Ibiapina estreia com a Liderança na Fórmula Delta". radiogiga.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  10. ↑ Alves, Eni (2023-10-31). "Alfredinho Ibiapina marcou pole e venceu sua primeira corrida na Fórmula Delta". Portal Kart Motor (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  11. ↑ "Aos 15 anos, campeão brasileiro de kart disputa super prêmio da Stock Series em 2024" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  12. ↑ "Alfredinho Ibiapina encerrou a temporada da Stock Light em 4º após etapa desafiadora em Brasília". Portal Kart Motor. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  13. ↑ sigcomunicacao (2025-03-16). "Já temos o caçula do grid. Alfredinho Ibiapina correrá pela Full Time". NASCAR Brazil. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  14. ↑ "Alfredinho Ibiapina segue na NASCAR Brasil pela Full Time Sports" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2026-01-28. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  15. ↑ sigcomunicacao (2026-01-28). "Piloto revelação de 2025, Alfredinho Ibiapina segue na NASCAR Brasil pela Full Time Sports". NASCAR Brazil. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  16. ↑ "Alfredinho Ibiapina vence Seletiva e garante vaga em Programa da NASCAR nos Estados Unidos". Portal Kart Motor. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  17. ↑ sigcomunicacao (2026-01-28). "Piloto revelação de 2025, Alfredinho Ibiapina segue na NASCAR Brasil pela Full Time Sports". NASCAR Brazil. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  18. ↑ Castro, Bernardo (2026-02-25). "Ibiapina confirma promoção e assina com Full Time para temporada 2026 da Stock Car". Grande Prêmio (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-02-25.
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