Juan Velarde (aviator)
For the Peruvian wrestler, see Juan Velarde (wrestler). For the Spanish economist, see Juan Velarde (economist).
| Juan Velarde | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 19, 1974 Madrid, Spain |
| Nationality |
 Spanish |
| Racing career | |
| First race |
Challenger: Abu Dhabi 2014 Master: Abu Dhabi 2015 |
| Best position | 13th (2015) |
| Aircraft | Zivko Edge 540 |
Juan Velarde is a Spanish pilot who currently competes in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. He has extensive amounts of experience with various types of aircraft and is currently Spain's top pilot.[1]
In 2014 he joined the Challenger Class of the Red Bull Air Race. He was promoted to the Master Class in 2015, but he failed to score a point all season, finishing ahead of only fellow Master Class debutant and 2014 Challenger Class champion, François Le Vot. His 2016 campaign started strongly, finishing as the top qualifier in Spielberg.[2]
Results
| Year | Aircraft | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Zivko Edge 540 | ABU 13 |
CHI 9 |
ROV 13 |
BUD 13 |
ASC 11 |
SPE 11 |
FTW 13 |
LVG 9 |
13th | 0 |
| 2016 | Zivko Edge 540 | ABU 10 |
SPE 13 |
CHI 5 |
BUD |
ASC |
LAU |
IND |
LVG |
11th* | 7* |
*season in progress
References
- ↑ "About - Juan Velarde". Red Bull. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ↑ "Francois Le Vot of France and Juan Velarde of Spain — are joining the Master Class this year, expanding the field from 12 to 14.". thelondoner.ca. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
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