Over the past two years, Eduardo Barrichello has become an increasingly difficult presence to overlook in sportscar racing. Whether it’s been the World Endurance Championship or the IMSA SportsCar Championship, his performances in the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 have warranted serious attention. After finishing third in the GTD class and on the podium at the Le Mans 24 Hours, he is already emerging as a potential candidate for the British manufacturer’s Hypercar and GTP programmes in the not-too-distant future.
Given the speed and maturity he has shown on track, you’d be forgiven for thinking he is a seasoned GT racer, rather than someone in only his second year of competition. In fact, his career trajectory has been rather unusual from the very beginning, starting with how he first got into motorsport.
