Leonidas Guimaraes

An American Road Racer

Possibility is when you surpass your mind's limit.
Biography

Leonidas is a 14-year-old American motorcycle road racer with big dreams of becoming a MotoGP World Champion. At the age of five, Leonidas began racing locally in his home state of Florida, USA, and later progressed to the national Italian CIV Junior Championships, competing in categories such as the Ohvale 160 and Aprilia RS250 SP1. During the 2022 racing season, he achieved his best results in the Aprilia category, finishing in the top 5 overall and becoming the first American to earn a podium finish!

In 2023, Leonidas transitioned to the Spanish ESBK Moto4 Championship, where he faced a challenging year due to injuries. Despite these setbacks, he delivered strong performances, including a solid 12th-place finish in his final race at Jerez.

For the 2024 season, Leonidas was promoted to race in the ESBK PreMoto3 category with the MRE Talent Team. He secured consistent top-10 results, showcasing immense potential for the next chapter of his racing career.

In 2025, Leonidas will take the highly anticipated step onto the world stage, competing in the prestigious FIM JuniorGP European Talent Cup. Leonidas represents diversity in the sport of motorcycle road racing, embodying the power of inclusion. He is breaking down barriers and inspiring athletes from all backgrounds to pursue their passion for racing.

Events

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2025 Race Calendar

European Talent Cup

Round 1
May 4

Estoril 
Length: 4.182 km

Round 2
June 1

Jerez
Length: 4.428 km

Round 3
July 6

Nevers 
Length: 4.411 km

Round 4
July 27

Aragon
Length: 5.344 km

Round 5
Sept 21

Misano
Length: 3.488 km

Round 6
Nov 2

Barcelona
Length: 4.675 km

Round 7
Nov 23

Valenica
Length: 4.005 km

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