drivers
Devlin DeFrancesco
Born:
January 17 2000
Nationality:
Canada
First race:
St. Petersburg, 2022
Races:
51
Wins:
0
Race Win %:
0%
About Devlin DeFrancesco
Biography
Devlin DeFrancesco is a Canadian IndyCar driver who made his IndyCar Series debut in 2022 with Andretti Autosport. Although he failed to make a strong impression during his first two seasons and did not compete in IndyCar at all in 2024, he secured a seat with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for 2025.DeFrancesco's Path to the IndyCar Series
DeFrancesco began his four-wheel racing career at the age of six in karting, switching to race cars in 2015. The driver, who holds both Italian and Canadian passports but competes under the Canadian flag, made his debut that year in the Ginetta Junior Championship. In this series, DeFrancesco competed in twelve races. Although he did not secure any wins, he did achieve his first-ever pole position in motorsport.In 2016, Devlin DeFrancesco raced for Carlin in the F4 British Championship. He finished fifth in the standings, with one pole position and three victories to his name. Over the following years, DeFrancesco collected more than twenty podium finishes across various racing categories. He secured race wins in the Euroformula Open Championship, the Spanish Formula 3 Championship, and the Indy Pro 2000 series. In 2020, DeFrancesco finished second in the Indy Pro 2000 championship, thanks to two race victories.
In 2021, DeFrancesco drove for Andretti Steinbrenner Autosport in the Indy Lights championship, the final stepping-stone to the NTT IndyCar Series. He participated in twenty races, finishing in the top five nine times. Two third-place finishes were the highlights of his season. Despite these results, he ended the year sixth in the overall standings, far behind champion Kyle Kirkwood and runner-up David Malukas.
IndyCar Series Debut
Despite his modest Indy Lights results, Michael Andretti decided to offer the Canadian a full-time seat with his NTT IndyCar Series team for 2022. DeFrancesco replaced his compatriot James Hinchcliffe in the car bearing number 29.During his first two seasons in the IndyCar Series, DeFrancesco struggled to make an impact. Despite driving for the top-tier team Andretti Autosport, he failed to secure a single top-ten finish. His best results were two twelfth-place finishes. As a result, Andretti Autosport decided to part ways with DeFrancesco for the 2024 season.
IMSA SportsCar Adventure in 2024
For 2024, DeFrancesco was unable to secure an IndyCar seat. Instead, he competed in five races with a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2 in the IMSA SportsCar Championship. His best result was a second-place finish at Petit Le Mans.Return to the IndyCar Series
Despite his stint in IMSA, DeFrancesco remained focused on returning to the IndyCar Series. For 2025, he successfully secured a full-time seat with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. His third full IndyCar season also proved to be largely unimpressive — he failed to record a single top-ten finish and ended up 26th in the championship standings.Performance by Circuit Type
| Type | Races | Avg Finish | Wins | Race Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadcourse | 21 | 18.8095 | 0 | 0% |
| Oval | 16 | 18.6250 | 0 | 0% |
| Streetcourse | 14 | 21.2857 | 0 | 0% |
Results
2022 |
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| Date (ET) | Race | Type | FP |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 27 | Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg St. Petersburg |
Streetcourse | 22 |
| March 20 | XPEL 375 Texas Motor Speedway |
Oval | 24 |
| April 10 | Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Long Beach |
Streetcourse | 25 |
| May 1 | Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Barber Motorsports Park |
Roadcourse | 17 |
| May 14 | GMR Grand Prix Indianapolis Road Course |
Roadcourse | 21 |
| May 29 | 106th Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis |
Oval | 20 |
| June 5 | Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Detroit Belle Isle |
Streetcourse | 18 |
| June 12 | Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America Road America |
Roadcourse | 18 |
| July 3 | Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Mid-Ohio |
Roadcourse | 17 |
| July 17 | Honda Indy Toronto Toronto |
Streetcourse | 18 |
| July 23 | Hy-VeeDeals.com 250 Iowa Speedway |
Oval | 17 |
| July 24 | Hy-Vee Salute to Farmers 300 Iowa Speedway |
Oval | 15 |
| July 30 | Grand Prix of Indianapolis Indianapolis Road Course |
Roadcourse | 18 |
| August 7 | Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Nashville |
Streetcourse | 22 |
| August 20 | Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Gateway |
Oval | 12 |
| September 4 | Grand Prix of Portland Portland |
Roadcourse | 16 |
| September 11 | Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey Laguna Seca |
Roadcourse | 15 |
2023 |
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| Date (ET) | Race | Type | FP |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 5 | Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg St. Petersburg |
Streetcourse | 25 |
| April 2 | Texas Indy 375 Texas Motor Speedway |
Oval | 23 |
| April 16 | Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Long Beach |
Streetcourse | 16 |
| April 30 | Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix Barber Motorsports Park |
Roadcourse | 23 |
| May 13 | GMR Grand Prix Indianapolis Road Course |
Roadcourse | 17 |
| May 28 | 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis |
Oval | 13 |
| June 4 | Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Detroit |
Streetcourse | 12 |
| June 18 | Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America Road America |
Roadcourse | 23 |
| July 2 | Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Mid-Ohio |
Roadcourse | 14 |
| July 16 | Honda Indy Toronto Toronto |
Streetcourse | 23 |
| July 22 | Hy-Vee Homefront 250 Iowa Speedway |
Oval | 22 |
| July 23 | Hy-Vee One Step 250 Iowa Speedway |
Oval | 21 |
| August 6 | Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Nashville |
Streetcourse | 26 |
| August 12 | Gallagher Grand Prix Indianapolis Road Course |
Roadcourse | 19 |
| August 27 | Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Gateway |
Oval | 19 |
| September 3 | Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland Portland |
Roadcourse | 17 |
| September 10 | Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey Laguna Seca |
Roadcourse | 22 |
2025 |
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| Date (ET) | Race | Type | FP |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2 | Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg St. Petersburg |
Streetcourse | 22 |
| March 23 | The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix The Termal Club |
Roadcourse | 20 |
| April 13 | Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Long Beach |
Streetcourse | 24 |
| May 4 | Alabama Indy Grand Prix Barber Motorsports Park |
Roadcourse | 24 |
| May 10 | Sonsio Grand Prix of Indianapolis Indianapolis Road Course |
Roadcourse | 17 |
| May 25 | 109th Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis |
Oval | 11 |
| June 1 | Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Detroit |
Streetcourse | 23 |
| June 15 | Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Gateway |
Oval | 23 |
| June 22 | XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Road America |
Roadcourse | 19 |
| July 6 | Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Mid-Ohio |
Roadcourse | 20 |
| July 12 | Synk 275 Iowa Speedway |
Oval | 19 |
| July 13 | Farm to Finish 275 Iowa Speedway |
Oval | 25 |
| July 20 | Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto Toronto |
Streetcourse | 22 |
| July 27 | Java House Grand Prix of Monterey Laguna Seca |
Roadcourse | 20 |
| August 10 | BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland Portland |
Roadcourse | 18 |
| August 24 | Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 Milwaukee Mile |
Oval | 16 |
| August 31 | Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix Nashville Superspeedway |
Oval | 18 |