Helio Castroneves from Brazil in Motorsport. Full information
Helio Castroneves is a racing driver from Brazil.
Born 10th May 1975, 51 years old.
Participant of CART.
Participant of IRL.
Winner of Indy 500.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Daytona 500.
The recorded standings include 9293 points.
First race: 1998 Miami Grand Prix
First win: 2000 Detroit Grand Prix
Last win: 2021 Indianapolis 500
Last race: 2026 Indianapolis 500
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Helio Castroneves's career starts in 1998 and currently runs through 2026. The profile is updated as new race data is added. Key result totals: 31 race wins and 54 pole positions. The profile spans 5 championships or event groups. Helio Castroneves is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1998 - 2026 | Series | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 399 | Tracks | 48 |
| Wins | 31 | Podiums | 94 |
| Poles | 54 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 9 | Cars | 13 |
Career context
| Main championship | IRL (318 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Team Penske (191 starts) |
| Most visited track | Indianapolis (39 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Helio Castroneves statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRL | 26 | 318 | 25 | 47 | 0 |
| CART | 4 | 80 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 26 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| NASCAR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Helio Castroneves took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Helio Castroneves moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 36 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 48 | 15 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 129 | 7 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 141 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
IRL
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 64 | 24 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 511 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 484 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 446 | 4 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 440 | 6 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 473 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 446 | 6 | 1 | 7 | |
| 2008 | 629 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 433 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 531 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 312 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 431 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 550 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 609 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 453 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 504 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 598 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 40 | 32 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 33 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 57 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 158 | 22 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 263 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 217 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 26 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 20 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
IRL
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Helio Castroneves raced
Helio Castroneves is linked with 48 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Indianapolis.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1 | 1 | 39 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Detroit | 19 | 23 | 2 |
| Watkins Glen | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Long Beach | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Milwaukee | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Daytona | 39 | 41 | 1 |
| Nazareth | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Michigan | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Sears Point | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Pocono | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Mid-Ohio | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| Cleveland | 12 | 10 | 4 |
| Elkhart Lake | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Laguna Seca | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Portland | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Toronto | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| Vancouver | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Surfers Paradise | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Belle Isle | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| New Hampshire | 17 | 9 | 1 |
| Homestead | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 23 | 7 | 3 |
| Las Vegas Speedway | 11 | 1 | |
| Texas Motor Speedway | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| Pikes Peak Int Raceway | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| St Louis | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| California Speedway | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| Kentucky | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Richmond | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Kansas City | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| Nashville | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Chicagoland | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Motegi | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| St Petersburg | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Iowa | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Edmonton | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Sao Paulo | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Barber | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Baltimore | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| Houston-NRG | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| NOLA Motorsports Park | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Houston | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Chicago | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Fundidora Park | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Lausitzring | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Rockingham | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Nashville-Nissan Stadium | 9 | 15 | 3 |
Helio Castroneves: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 2000 Detroit Grand Prix and currently ends with 2021 Indianapolis 500, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Helio Castroneves: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Helio Castroneves in race results
Other drivers from Brazil
- Emerson Fittipaldi (372)
- Ayrton Senna (162)
- Nelson Piquet (212)
- Tony Kanaan (395)
- Gil de Ferran (178)
- Ricardo Zonta (107)
- Bruno Junqueira (158)
- Cristiano Da Matta (140)
Drivers who shared races with Helio Castroneves
- Graham Rahal (215 shared races)
- Will Power (210 shared races)
- Ed Carpenter (188 shared races)
- Takuma Sato (174 shared races)
- Josef Newgarden (152 shared races)
- Simon Pagenaud (143 shared races)
- Ryan Briscoe (138 shared races)
- Dan Wheldon (133 shared races)
Other drivers in Helio Castroneves's debut race
List of teams Helio Castroneves was a part of
Helio Castroneves is connected with 9 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Team Penske.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penske Racing | 18 | 17 | 1 |
| Bettenhausen Motorsports | 2 | 8 | 19 |
| Marlboro Team Penske | 1 | 1 | 120 |
| Hogan Racing | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| Team Penske | 1 | 1 | 191 |
| Arrow McLaren SP | 20 | 19 | 2 |
| Meyer Shank Racing | 1 | 3 | 43 |
| Trackhouse Racing | 39 | 41 | 1 |
| Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian | 20 | 14 | 2 |
List of all the cars Helio Castroneves drove
Helio Castroneves is linked with 13 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.