Nicholas Monteiro

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Get to Know Nicholas

Nicholas Monteiro completed his first full-time season in INDY NXT by Firestone in 2026 as AJ Foyt Racing returned to the INDYCAR development series.

The Brazilian-American made his series debut at Portland in 2025 and brought experience from USF Pro 2000 from 2023-25, as well as previous stints in the Brazilian and Italian F4 Championships.

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Birthdate

October 20, 2005

Residence

Miami, Florida

Hometown

Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Driver Stats

2026 Season

Rank		Points		Starts		Wins		Poles		Top 5		Top 10		Laps Led
23		179		17		0		0		0		0		0

2026 Season Standings

2026 Season Race Results

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Title Race Reaches Full Boil at Milwaukee for Final Oval Race of ‘26

Enzo Fittipaldi of HMD Motorsports (photo) leads Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR by one point and HMD teammate Tymek Kucharczyk by 18 points in one of the closest championship fights ever.

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Raging Title Race Resumes With Mid-Ohio Doubleheader

Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR (photo) leads fellow rookie Tymek Kucharczyk of HMD Motorsports by six points entering the Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio doubleheader this weekend.

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Matteo Nannini Wins Road America After Foyt Cars Disqualified

The Italian (photo) earned his first victory in the INDYCAR development series since May 2023 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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INDYCAR Officiating Announces Road America Post-Race Penalty

The No. 14 A.J. Foyt Enterprises entry (photo, left) driven by Alessandro de Tullio and the No. 4 Foyt entry driven by Nicholas Monteiro were disqualified from Race 2 at Road America, with Matteo Nannini (photo, right) awarded the win.

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Veteran Oval Standouts Need Strong Weekend at WWTR

Series veterans and oval race winners Myles Rowe (photo, left) and Lochie Hughes (photo, right) could ignite their INDY NXT by Firestone championship challenges with a victory Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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Max Taylor, Andretti Stay Hot in Damp St. Petersburg Practice

The Connecticut native (photo) led for the second consecutive session at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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Paddock Buzz: Ganassi Hopes To Keep Winning Vibes in 2026

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at St. Petersburg, including Kyffin Simpson (photo) helping to keep the good times rolling for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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It’s Anyone’s Race To Win as Wide-Open Season Starts in St. Pete

A big field of 24 drivers is set to take the green flag on the 2026 season at 10 a.m. ET Sunday in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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2026 Preview: AJ Foyt Racing

A series of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone team previews continues with this look at this legendary team's return to the INDYCAR development series this season with a lineup that includes Alessandro De Tullio (photo).

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News, notes and quotes from the first INDY NXT by Firestone Content Day in Indianapolis, including rookie Max Garcia of ABEL Motorsports (photo) keeping his older teammates on their toes.

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INDY NXT Poised for Another Banner Season of Growth in 2026

Lochie Hughes (photo) of Andretti Global is the top returning driver to INDY NXT by Firestone this season.

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INDY NXT by Firestone Field Coming Together for 2026

New teams, new drivers pushing next year's competitor lineup to a projected 24 combinations.

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Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Monterey - INDY NXT By Firestone - By: James Black -- Photo by: James Black

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Monterey - INDY NXT By Firestone - By: James Black -- Photo by: James Black

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Monterey - INDY NXT By Firestone - By: James Black -- Photo by: James Black

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Monterey - INDY NXT By Firestone - By: Chris Jones -- Photo by: Chris Jones

Nicholas Monteiro - INDY NXT by Firestone at Milwaukee Mile - By: James Black -- Photo by: James Black

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Travis Hinkle -- Photo by: Travis Hinkle

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Travis Hinkle -- Photo by: Travis Hinkle

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Joe Skibinski -- Photo by: Joe Skibinski

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Joe Skibinski -- Photo by: Joe Skibinski

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Joe Skibinski -- Photo by: Joe Skibinski

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Paul Hurley -- Photo by: Paul Hurley

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Paul Hurley -- Photo by: Paul Hurley

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Chris Owens -- Photo by: Chris Owens

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Joe Skibinski -- Photo by: Joe Skibinski

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Travis Hinkle -- Photo by: Travis Hinkle

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Travis Hinkle -- Photo by: Travis Hinkle

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Paul Hurley -- Photo by: Paul Hurley

Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Paul Hurley -- Photo by: Paul Hurley

Myles Rowe and Nicholas Monteiro - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Paul Hurley -- Photo by: Paul Hurley

Nicholas Monteiro - Music City Grand Prix - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: James Black -- Photo by: James Black