🇧🇷 Pipo Derani

Pipo Derani is a Brazilian driver who comes from a racing family, following in the footsteps of his late father Walter Derani and his older brother Rafael Derani. He built his reputation as an endurance racing specialist, becoming a factory driver in the sports car ranks and earning a place among the sport's recognized sports prototype talents through years of competition in North American endurance racing. His career has included prior overall victories at marquee events such as the 24 Hours of Daytona and multiple runnings of the 12 Hours of Sebring, along with a class championship earned alongside a co-driver in IMSA competition, achievements that established him as a respected figure in the DPi and prototype ranks before his current stint.[1]

At present, Derani competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with DXDT Racing, holding Active status with 0 championships across his career to date. His overall record in the authoritative database shows 11 career starts, 3 podiums, and 0 wins, reflecting a body of work built through consistent competition rather than outright victories in this ledger. His Racer Rating stands at 6,131, placing him 140th among active drivers on a scale where the world's elite reach roughly 10,000 to 11,500. In the 2026 season, Derani has started 1 round with 0 wins and 0 podiums, sitting P219 in the standings as his current campaign continues to develop.[2]