Hélio Castroneves
Helio Castroneves 2009 Indy 500 Carb Day.JPG
Castroneves at the final day of practice for the 2009 Indianapolis 500
BornHélio Alves de Castro Neves
(1975-05-10)10 May 1975(age 47)
São Paulo, Brazil
IndyCar Series career
287 races run over 22 years
Team(s)No. 06 (Meyer Shank Racing)
2022 position18th
Best finish2nd (2002, 2008, 2013, 2014)
First race2001 Pennzoil Copper World Indy 200 (Phoenix)
Last race2022 Honda Indy 200 (Mid-Ohio)
First win2001 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last win2021 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
WinsPodiumsPoles
258447
Champ Car career
79 races run over 4 years
Years active1998–2001
Team(s)Bettenhausen Racing
Hogan Racing
Team Penske
Best finish4th (2001)
First race1998 Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami (Homestead)
Last race2001 Marlboro 500 (Fontana)
First win2000 Tenneco Automotive Grand Prix of Detroit (Detroit)
Last win2001 Miller Lite 200 (Mid-Ohio)
WinsPodiumsPoles
6107
Previous series
1993–1994
1995
1996–1997
Formula 3 Sudamericana
British Formula Three Championship
Indy Lights
Championship titles
2001, 2002, 2009, 2021
2001
2020

2021, 2022
Indianapolis 500 Winner

Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (DPi)
24 Hours of Daytona Overall Winner