Felipe Drugovich
A Brazilian prodigy who conquered the junior racing world and now electrifies the Formula E grid with his calculated speed.
Born 2000 (age 26)·Brazilian racing driver·Birthday: May 23·Generation Z
Biography
Felipe Drugovich emerged from the competitive Brazilian karting scene, quickly establishing himself as a driver of immense precision. His path to the top was methodical, culminating in a dominant 2022 campaign where he utterly controlled the Formula 2 championship, securing the title with multiple rounds to spare. That victory was a statement, proving his readiness for the pinnacle of motorsport. While a full-time Formula 1 seat remained elusive, he became a crucial test and reserve driver for Aston Martin, shaping their car's development. His racing home, however, became the all-electric Formula E championship with Andretti, where his smooth, energy-efficient style is a perfect fit for the series' unique demands, marking him as a leading figure in racing's electric future.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Felipe was born in 2000, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Felipe Was Born
The biggest hits of 2000
#1 Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Best Picture
Gladiator
#1 TV Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Felipe's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2000Born
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2005Started school
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2013Became a teenager
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Could drive
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2018Could vote
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2021Turned 21
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 26 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship in dominant fashion, taking four feature race victories.
- Became a test and reserve driver for the Aston Martin Formula 1 team following his F2 title win.
- Earned a full-time race seat in the Formula E World Championship with the Andretti global team.
Did You Know?
He is an avid sim racer and often streams his sessions online.
His father, a former rally driver, was his first major influence in motorsport.
He speaks fluent Portuguese, English, and Italian.
“My approach is to control the race from the very first lap.”
