Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Devlin DeFrancesco

Discover the career path of Devlin DeFrancesco, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Devlin DeFrancesco is a Canadian-Italian auto racing driver currently competing in the IndyCar Series with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. A significant achievement in his career includes winning the 60th running of the Daytona 24 in January 2022. He secured this victory in the LMP2 class as part of a team that included Eric Lux, Patricio O'Ward, and Colton Herta.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2000: Competed in Indy Pro 2000 Championship

In 2000, Devlin DeFrancesco joined Steinbrenner Racing and Andretti Autosport to compete in the Indy Pro 2000 Championship, scoring two wins and finishing as runner-up to Sting Ray Robb.

2014: Championship Results and Injury

In 2014, Devlin DeFrancesco achieved 2nd overall in the Italian Championship and 3rd overall in the CIK FIA European Championship. Also in 2014, he sustained a wrist injury requiring two surgeries, sidelining him from full racing for about a year. He attended the Carlin Academy for rehabilitation, using simulators and on-track testing.

2015: Selected for Generation Ganassi Driver Identification Program

In 2015, Devlin DeFrancesco was selected to participate in the Generation Ganassi Driver Identification Program. This mentoring program sponsored by Chip Ganassi Racing aimed to identify and assist young North American drivers.

2015: Competed in Ginetta Junior Championship

In 2015, after graduating from karts, Devlin DeFrancesco competed in the Ginetta Junior Championship with HHC Motorsports, finishing 23rd with 66 points.

2016: Joined Carlin Motorsports for MSA Formula Season

In 2016, Devlin DeFrancesco joined Carlin Motorsports for the MSA Formula season, achieving three wins and finishing 5th in the points standings.

2016: Competed in Toyota Racing Series

In early 2016, Devlin DeFrancesco competed in New Zealand's Toyota Racing Series with Giles Motorsport, finishing the season 10th overall with 465 points.

2017: Competed in Euroformula Open and Spanish Formula 3 Championships

In 2017, Devlin DeFrancesco continued his collaboration with Carlin Motorsport in the Euroformula Open and Spanish Formula 3 Championships, ending the season as Spanish Formula 3 champion with 3 wins and 5 podiums. He also won a victory and achieved seven podiums in the Euroformula Open championship, finishing 3rd in the championship standings.

2017: Joined FIA Formula 3 European Championship

In 2017, Devlin DeFrancesco joined the FIA Formula 3 European Championship for the final two rounds of the season.

2018: Raced in WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

In 2018, Devlin DeFrancesco raced in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, joining the grid for the 24 Hours of Daytona and finishing 6th on his debut. He returned for the ‘Petit Le Mans’ event at Road Atlanta in October, finishing 9th.

2018: Raced in FIA Formula 3 and GP3 Series

In 2018, Devlin DeFrancesco teamed up with Carlin again for the opening two races of the FIA Formula 3 European Championship. After withdrawing due to dental surgery, he switched to the GP3 Series for the remainder of the season, joining MP Motorsport.

2019: Competed in FIA F3 Championship

In 2019, Devlin DeFrancesco contested the inaugural FIA F3 championship with Trident Racing, finishing 25th without scoring any points.

2019: Participated in F3 Asian Championship

In 2019, Devlin DeFrancesco participated in a partial F3 Asian Championship certified by FIA campaign with Absolute Racing, finishing 7th with three podiums.

2019: Returned to Daytona 24 with JDC MotorSports

In 2019, Devlin DeFrancesco returned to the Daytona 24 with JDC MotorSports. The race ended early due to heavy rainfall, placing the car in 5th position.

February 2020: Withdrew from FIA F3 Championship

In February 2020, Devlin DeFrancesco was announced to be rejoining Trident Racing for a second year in the FIA F3 championship, but withdrew due to COVID-19 concerns, being immunocompromised.

2020: Competed in Indy Pro 2000 Championship

In 2020, Devlin DeFrancesco joined Steinbrenner Racing and Andretti Autosport to compete in the Indy Pro 2000 Championship, scoring two wins and finishing as runner-up to Sting Ray Robb.

2021: Competed in Indy Lights

In 2021, Devlin DeFrancesco moved to Indy Lights in a car co-entered by Steinbrenner Racing and Andretti Autosport. He achieved two podiums and nine top 5 finishes, ending 6th in the points standings.

January 2022: Daytona 24 Victory

In January 2022, Devlin DeFrancesco, alongside his teammates Eric Lux, Patricio O'Ward, and Colton Herta, won the 60th running of the Daytona 24 in the LMP2 class.

2022: Joined IndyCar Series

In 2022, Devlin DeFrancesco joined the IndyCar Series, driving the Number 29 car for Andretti Steinbrenner Autosport, achieving a best result of 12th at Gateway and ranking 23rd in the driver's standings.