Filipe Albuquerque
A Portuguese endurance racing specialist with a knack for seizing victory in the world's most grueling 24-hour classics.
Born 1985 (age 41)·Portuguese professional racing driver·Birthday: June 13·Millennials
Biography
Filipe Albuquerque represents Portugal's fierce presence in global sports car racing. His career is built on stamina, speed, and a cool head during the marathon events that define endurance motorsport. Piloting powerful prototypes for top teams like Wayne Taylor Racing, he has become synonymous with success at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, standing atop the podium multiple times. His resume is crowned by a class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a holy grail for any driver, achieved in the competitive LMP2 category. Beyond these legendary wins, Albuquerque claimed a world championship title in the FIA World Endurance Championship, proving his consistency over a full season against the best in the business. He continues to be a lead driver, pushing Cadillac's program in IMSA and chasing overall glory at Le Mans.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Filipe was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Filipe Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Filipe's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the LMP2 class at the 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans driving for United Autosports.
- Claimed overall victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2018 and again in 2021.
- Secured the LMP2 Drivers' World Championship in the 2019-20 FIA World Endurance Championship season.
Did You Know?
He began his professional racing career in single-seaters, competing in the A1 Grand Prix series for Team Portugal.
Albuquerque has also raced in the prestigious Race of Champions, representing his nation.
His full name includes 'Delgadinho,' a Portuguese diminutive meaning 'thin' or 'slim.'
“Endurance racing is a chess game at 300 kilometers per hour.”
