João Paulo de Oliveira
Encyclopedia
João Paulo Lima de Oliveira (born July 13, 1981 in São Paulo
) is a Brazil
ian racing driver.
and Formula Chevrolet Brazilian national championships in 1998.
After 1999, He competed in several Formula Three
championships, and won the 1999 South American Formula Three
(Class B), 2003 German Formula Three
, and 2005 Japanese Formula Three championships.
Since 2004, he has competed in the Japanese racing series such as Formula Nippon
and Super GT
(GT500).
He made his World Touring Car Championship
debut at the 2009 FIA WTCC Race of Japan
for SUNRED Engineering
.
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
) is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian racing driver.
Racing career
After he competed kart racing for only one year in 1997, he moved to Formula FordFormula Ford
Formula Ford is a single seater, open wheel class in motorsport which exists in some form in many countries around the world. It is an entry-level series to motor racing....
and Formula Chevrolet Brazilian national championships in 1998.
After 1999, He competed in several Formula Three
Formula Three
Formula Three, also called Formula 3 or F3, is a class of open-wheel formula racing. The various championships held in Europe, Australia, South America and Asia form an important step for many prospective Formula One drivers...
championships, and won the 1999 South American Formula Three
Formula Three Sudamericana
Formula Three Sudamericana is the official name for the South American Formula Three Championship. It was inaugurated in 1987 and currently holds events in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay...
(Class B), 2003 German Formula Three
German Formula Three Championship
The German Formula Three Championship – currently titled the ATS Formel 3 Cup – is Germany's national Formula Three series. In the hierarchy of motor racing formulae, Formula Three is placed between national Formula Renault and championships such as GP2...
, and 2005 Japanese Formula Three championships.
Since 2004, he has competed in the Japanese racing series such as Formula Nippon
Formula Nippon
Formula Nippon is a type of formula racing and the top level of single-seater racing in Japan.Formula Nippon evolved from the Japanese Formula 2000 series begun in 1973 by way of the Japanese Formula Two and Japanese Formula 3000 championships...
and Super GT
Super GT
The Super GT series, formerly known as the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship or JGTC , is a grand touring car race series promoted by the GT-Association...
(GT500).
He made his World Touring Car Championship
World Touring Car Championship
For the video game, known as World Touring Car Championship in Japan, see TOCA World Touring CarsThe FIA World Touring Car Championship is an international Touring Car championship sanctioned by the FIA.-History:...
debut at the 2009 FIA WTCC Race of Japan
2009 FIA WTCC Race of Japan
The FIA WTCC Kenwood Race of Japan 2009 was the eleventh round of the 2009 World Touring Car Championship season and the second running of the FIA WTCC Race of Japan. It was held on November 1, 2009 at the Okayama International Circuit near Mimasaka, Japan. The two races were won by BMW drivers...
for SUNRED Engineering
SUNRED Engineering
Sunred is a Spanish-based auto racing team and constructor. They are best known for competing in the World Touring Car Championship.-Racing History:...
.
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Formula Three Sudamericana Formula Three Sudamericana Formula Three Sudamericana is the official name for the South American Formula Three Championship. It was inaugurated in 1987 and currently holds events in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay... |
18 | ? | ? | ? | ? | 26 | 12th | |
| Formula Three Sudamericana Light Formula Three Sudamericana Formula Three Sudamericana is the official name for the South American Formula Three Championship. It was inaugurated in 1987 and currently holds events in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay... |
18 | 9 | 10 | ? | 14 | 244 | 1st | ||
| 2000 | Formula Three Sudamericana Formula Three Sudamericana Formula Three Sudamericana is the official name for the South American Formula Three Championship. It was inaugurated in 1987 and currently holds events in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay... |
Cesario F3 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 228 | 2nd |
| 2001 | German Formula Three Championship German Formula Three Championship The German Formula Three Championship – currently titled the ATS Formel 3 Cup – is Germany's national Formula Three series. In the hierarchy of motor racing formulae, Formula Three is placed between national Formula Renault and championships such as GP2... |
Swiss Racing Team | 20 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 116 | 7th |
| Masters of Formula 3 Masters of Formula 3 The Masters of Formula 3 is a Formula Three race held annually, usually at the Circuit Park Zandvoort in the Netherlands. Due to noise restrictions in the Zandvoort area, the 2007 and 2008 races were held in the Belgian circuit of Zolder... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 13th | ||
| Korea Super Prix Korea Super Prix The International Formula 3 Korea Super Prix was a Formula Three race held annually on the streets of Changwon, Republic of Korea between 1999 and 2003... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 18th | ||
| FIA European Formula Three Cup FIA European Formula Three Cup The FIA European Formula Three Cup was a Formula 3 single race held annually at different European circuits from 1985 to 1990, and at the Pau Circuit, France from 1999 to 2002. It became as the official Formula 3 championship in Europe after the European Formula 3 Championship had been cancelled... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | NC | ||
| Macau Grand Prix Macau Grand Prix The Macau Grand Prix is a motor-racing event held annually in Macau, one of China's Special Administrative Regions. It is known for being the only street circuit racing event in which both car and motorcycle races are held... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | NC | ||
| Formula Three Sudamericana Formula Three Sudamericana Formula Three Sudamericana is the official name for the South American Formula Three Championship. It was inaugurated in 1987 and currently holds events in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay... |
Cesario Formula | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0† | NC† | |
| 2002 | German Formula Three Championship German Formula Three Championship The German Formula Three Championship – currently titled the ATS Formel 3 Cup – is Germany's national Formula Three series. In the hierarchy of motor racing formulae, Formula Three is placed between national Formula Renault and championships such as GP2... |
JB Motorsport | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 12th |
| Team Kolles Racing Colin Kolles Colin Kolles is the team principal and managing director of the Hispania Racing F1 Team, previously holding a similar position at the team known under the names Jordan, Midland, Spyker and Force India from 2005 to 2008... |
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| Masters of Formula 3 Masters of Formula 3 The Masters of Formula 3 is a Formula Three race held annually, usually at the Circuit Park Zandvoort in the Netherlands. Due to noise restrictions in the Zandvoort area, the 2007 and 2008 races were held in the Belgian circuit of Zolder... |
JB Motorsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 16th | |
| 2003 | German Formula Three Championship German Formula Three Championship The German Formula Three Championship – currently titled the ATS Formel 3 Cup – is Germany's national Formula Three series. In the hierarchy of motor racing formulae, Formula Three is placed between national Formula Renault and championships such as GP2... |
JB Motorsport | 16 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 329 | 1st |
| Austria Formula 3 Cup Austria Formula 3 Cup The Austria Formula 3 Cup is an open wheel racing series based in Austria. The series has run since 1984 and regular visits such circuits as the Salzburgring in Austria and the Hockenheimring in Germany.-Scoring system:-Champions:... |
? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 23 | 9th | ||
| Masters of Formula 3 Masters of Formula 3 The Masters of Formula 3 is a Formula Three race held annually, usually at the Circuit Park Zandvoort in the Netherlands. Due to noise restrictions in the Zandvoort area, the 2007 and 2008 races were held in the Belgian circuit of Zolder... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 12th | ||
| British Formula Three Championship British Formula Three Championship The British Formula Three Championship is an international motor racing series that takes place primarily in the United Kingdom with a small number of events in mainland Europe. It is a junior-level feeder formula that uses small single seater Formula Three chassis. Its current official title is... |
Alan Docking Racing Alan Docking Racing Alan Docking Racing is motor racing team based in Silverstone, United Kingdom. The team was formed in 1975 by Australian Alan Docking.... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | |
| 2004 | All-Japan Formula Three Championship All-Japan Formula Three Championship , also known as Japanese Formula Three, is a national motor racing championship that takes place in Japan. It is a junior-level feeder formula that uses small single seater Formula Three chassis.... |
Dome Project | 19 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 211 | 2nd |
| 2005 | All-Japan Formula Three Championship All-Japan Formula Three Championship , also known as Japanese Formula Three, is a national motor racing championship that takes place in Japan. It is a junior-level feeder formula that uses small single seater Formula Three chassis.... |
TOM'S TOM'S is a factory supported racing team and tuner of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The name stands for Tachi Oiwa Motor Sport. Their head office is located in Tokyo, Japan. They are currently heavily involved with Super GT racing and Formula 3 racing... |
20 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 300 | 1st |
| Macau Grand Prix Macau Grand Prix The Macau Grand Prix is a motor-racing event held annually in Macau, one of China's Special Administrative Regions. It is known for being the only street circuit racing event in which both car and motorcycle races are held... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 4th | ||
| 2006 | Super GT GT500 2006 Super GT season The 2006 Autobacs Super GT Series was the 13th season of the GT Championship in Japan including the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship era, and the 2nd season as the Super GT series. It is a series for Grand Touring cars divided into 2 classes: GT500 and GT300... |
Hasemi Motorsport Masahiro Hasemi is a former racing driver and team owner from Japan. He started racing motocross when he was 15 years old. In 1964 he signed to drive for Nissan. After establishing himself in saloon car and GT races in Japan, he participated in his only Formula One race at the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix for Kojima... |
9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 15th |
| Formula Nippon 2006 Formula Nippon season The 2006 Formula Nippon season was contested over 9 rounds. 12 different teams and 25 different drivers competed. All teams had to use Lola chassis . After eight years with only one engine two engines competed, the Toyota and the Honda engine.-Driver:The 1991-2003 Formula One system was used: ... |
5Zigen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | |
| 2007 | Super GT GT500 2007 Super GT season The 2007 Autobacs Super GT Series was the 14th season of the GT Championship in Japan including the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship era, and the 3rd season as the Super GT series. It is a series for Grand Touring race cars divided into two categories: GT500 and GT300... |
Kondō Racing Masahiko Kondo or Matchy is a Japanese singer, lyricist and actor represented by Johnny & Associates.Kondō is also a semi-professional racing driver and a racing team owner. He founded the racing team Kondo Racing in 2000 which competes in Formula Nippon and the Super GT.- 1980–1987: Early recording career :As a... |
9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 10th |
| Formula Nippon 2007 Formula Nippon season The 2007 Formula Nippon season was contested over 9 rounds. 12 different teams, 22 different drivers competed. All teams had to use Lola chassis and Mugen Honda and Toyota engines.-Calendar:Notes:... |
9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 8th | ||
| 2008 | Super GT GT500 2008 Super GT season The 2008 Autobacs Super GT Series was the 15th season of the GT Championship in Japan including the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship era, and the 4th season as the Super GT series. It is a series for Grand Touring race cars divided into two categories: GT500 and GT300... |
Kondō Racing Masahiko Kondo or Matchy is a Japanese singer, lyricist and actor represented by Johnny & Associates.Kondō is also a semi-professional racing driver and a racing team owner. He founded the racing team Kondo Racing in 2000 which competes in Formula Nippon and the Super GT.- 1980–1987: Early recording career :As a... |
9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 14th |
| Formula Nippon 2008 Formula Nippon season The 2008 Formula Nippon season was the 22nd season of the premier Japanese open-wheel motor racing series. The series for Formula Nippon racing cars was contested over eight rounds... |
11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 6th | ||
| 2009 | Super GT GT500 2009 Super GT season The 2009 Super GT season was the 16th season of the Japan Automobile Federation Super GT Championship. The season opener on March 22, was moved to Okayama, due to the continued renovation of Suzuka in preparation for the 2009 Japanese Grand Prix... |
Kondō Racing Masahiko Kondo or Matchy is a Japanese singer, lyricist and actor represented by Johnny & Associates.Kondō is also a semi-professional racing driver and a racing team owner. He founded the racing team Kondo Racing in 2000 which competes in Formula Nippon and the Super GT.- 1980–1987: Early recording career :As a... |
9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 8th |
| World Touring Car Championship 2009 World Touring Car Championship season The 2009 World Touring Car Championship season was the sixth FIA World Touring Car Championship season, the fifth since its 2005 return. It began on March 8, and ended on November 22, after twenty-four races... |
SUNRED SUNRED Engineering Sunred is a Spanish-based auto racing team and constructor. They are best known for competing in the World Touring Car Championship.-Racing History:... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | |
| 2010 | Super GT GT500 2010 Super GT season The 2010 Super GT season was the 17th season of the Japan Automobile Federation Super GT Championship.... |
Kondō Racing Masahiko Kondo or Matchy is a Japanese singer, lyricist and actor represented by Johnny & Associates.Kondō is also a semi-professional racing driver and a racing team owner. He founded the racing team Kondo Racing in 2000 which competes in Formula Nippon and the Super GT.- 1980–1987: Early recording career :As a... |
7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 10th |
| Formula Nippon 2010 Formula Nippon season The 2010 Formula Nippon season was the 24th season of the premier Japanese open-wheel motor racing series. The series for Formula Nippon racing cars was contested over eight races at seven rounds, beginning on April 18 at Suzuka and ending at the same venue on November 7... |
Team Impul | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 47.5 | 1st |
- † - As de Oliveira was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.
American open–wheel racing results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)IndyCar
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 2011 IndyCar Series season The 2011 Izod IndyCar Series season was the 100th season of American open wheel motor racing. The season consisted of seventeen events over the course of a seven–month season. Its premier event was the 95th Indianapolis 500, run on Sunday, May 29. It was the final season running the IR–05 Dallara... |
Conquest Racing |  STP 2011 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg The 2011 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg was the first race of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season. The race took place on March 27, on the temporary street circuit in St. Petersburg, Florida, and was telecast by ABC in the United States.-Background:... |
ALA 2011 Indy Grand Prix of Alabama The 2011 Indy Grand Prix of Alabama was the second race of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season. The race took place on April 10, on the road course in Birmingham, Alabama, and was telecast by Versus in the United States.-Qualifying:... |
LBH 2011 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach The 2011 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach was the third race of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season. The race took place on April 17, on the temporary street circuit in Long Beach, California, and was telecast by Versus in the United States.-Qualifying:... |
 SAO 2011 São Paulo Indy 300 The "Itaipava São Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestlé" was the fourth race of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season. The race took place on May 1 and 2, on the temporary street circuit in São Paulo, Brazil, and was telecasted by Versus in the United States and TV Bandeirantes in Brazil... |
INDY 2011 Indianapolis 500 The 95th Indianapolis 500 was held on May 29, 2011 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was the premier event of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season. The track opened for practice on May 14, and time trials were held on May 21–22. The race was won by Dan Wheldon and was the final win of his... |
TXS1 2011 Firestone Twin 275s The Firestone Twin 275s was the sixth race of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season. The races took place on June 11, on the permanent speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, and was telecasted by Versus in the United States.-Qualifying:-Race One:-Race Two:... |
TXS2 2011 Firestone Twin 275s The Firestone Twin 275s was the sixth race of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season. The races took place on June 11, on the permanent speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, and was telecasted by Versus in the United States.-Qualifying:-Race One:-Race Two:... |
MIL |
IOW |
 TOR |
EDM |
MDO |
NHM |
SNM 2011 Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma The 2011 Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma was the seventh running of the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma and the fourteenth round of the 2011 IndyCar Series season. It took place on Sunday, August 28, 2011. The race contested over 75 laps at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. Will Power led 71 of 75... |
BAL |
 MOT 26 |
KTY |
LVS 2011 IZOD IndyCar World Championship The 2011 IZOD IndyCar World Championship was the final race of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar series schedule. The event took place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Clark County, Nevada, United States on October 16, 2011... |
44th* | 10* |
- * 2011 season in progress.