Introduction
Brad Domenico Benavides Agredo (born 20 July 2001) is an American racing driver who most recently competed in the 2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship with PHM Racing by Charouz. He previously competed in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Carlin.
Career
Karting
Benavides started his karting career in 2017, when he finished ninth in the WSK Final Cup in the KZ2-class. He then finished fourth in the WSK Champions Cup in 2018 and won the IAME Winter Cup the following year in the X30 Shifter class. Two years later he came 11th in the KZ category of the Spanish Karting Championship with two wins, having missed the final two rounds due to his racing commitments.
Lower formulae
The American driver made his single-seater debut in the final round of the 2018 Euroformula Open Championship for Campos Racing. He finished 9th in the first race, however he didn't score any points as he was classed as a guest driver.
Formula Renault Eurocup
In 2019 Benavides raced for FA Racing in the Formula Renault Eurocup. He scored no points, and with a best race result of 13th he finished 23rd in the standings.
Formula Regional European Championship
After a one-year hiatus Benavides made his return to racing in the Formula Regional European Championship with DR Formula RP Motorsport. In the first round of the season at Imola the American retired from the first race, but finished 14th in race two.
FIA Formula 3 Championship
During the 2021 post-season testing, Benavides tested with Carlin. The following year, it was announced that Benavides would be included in their Formula 3 line-up for the 2022 season. Benavides had a disappointing season, but he scored his first points finish in the seventh round at Spa-Francorchamps in the sprint race, where he finished 8th. He ended the season 23rd in the standings with 3 points, ahead of teammate Enzo Trulli but far from other teammate and Williams Driver Academy member Zak O'Sullivan.
Benavides contested with ART Grand Prix during the final day of post-season testing during September.
FIA Formula 2 Championship
In November 2022, the American would compete in the Formula 2 post-season test for Charouz Racing System, partnering Roy Nissany at the Yas Marina Circuit. Shortly after, Benavides was confirmed to drive for the outfit in 2023 alongside Roy Nissany under the new name PHM Racing by Charouz. To prepare for his new season, Benavides competed the full season with MP Motorsport in the 2023 Formula Regional Middle East Championship. He finished 29th in the standings with one point to his name. On July 27, 2023, it was announced that Benavides would be replaced by Euroformula Open racer Josh Mason for the Spa-Francorchamps round.
Karting record
Karting career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | South Garda Winter Cup — OKJ | 52nd | |
| CIK-FIA European Championship — OKJ | NC† | ||
| 2017 | South Garda Winter Cup — KZ2 | 65th | |
| Trofeo delle Industrie — KZ2 | CPB Sport | 27th | |
| WSK Super Master Series — KZ2 | 75th | ||
| Coupe de France — KZ2 | 40th | ||
| International Super Cup — KZ2 | 78th | ||
| WSK Final Cup — KZ2 | CPB Sport | 9th | |
| 2018 | WSK Champions Cup — KZ2 | CPB Sport | 4th |
| WSK Super Master Series — KZ2 | 26th | ||
| WSK Open Cup — KZ2 | 17th | ||
| CIK-FIA European Championship — KZ2 | CPB Sport | 39th | |
| International Super Cup — KZ2 | 104th | ||
| 2019 | IAME Winter Cup — X30 Shifter | Campos Racing | 1st |
| 2020 | Champions of the Future — KZ2 | 9th | |
| 2021 | WSK Champions Cup — KZ2 | 29th | |
| WSK Super Master Series — KZ2 | 50th | ||
| Spanish Karting Championship — KZ | DMK Racing Team | 11th |
As Benavides was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.
Racing record
Racing career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Euroformula Open Championship | Campos Racing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC† |
| 2019 | Formula Renault Eurocup | FA Racing by Drivex | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23rd |
| 2021 | Formula Regional European Championship | DR Formula RP Motorsport | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26th |
| Euroformula Open Championship | Carlin Motorsport | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 13th | |
| 2022 | FIA Formula 3 Championship | Carlin | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23rd |
| 2023 | Formula Regional Middle East Championship | Hyderabad Blackbirds by MP | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29th |
| FIA Formula 2 Championship | PHM Racing by Charouz | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22nd* |
As Benavides was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.
* Season still in progress.
Complete Euroformula Open Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Campos Racing | EST1 | EST2 | LEC1 | LEC2 | SPA1 | SPA2 | HUN1 | HUN2 | SIL1 | SIL2 | MNZ1 | MNZ2 | JER1 | JER2 | CAT1 9 |
CAT2 13 |
NC† | 0 | ||||||||
| 2021 | Carlin Motorsport | POR1 | POR2 | POR3 | LEC1 | LEC2 | LEC3 | SPA1 | SPA2 | SPA3 | HUN1 | HUN2 | HUN3 | IMO1 | IMO2 | IMO3 | RBR1 10 |
RBR2 9 |
RBR3 8 |
MNZ1 7 |
MNZ2 7 |
MNZ3 7 |
CAT1 8* |
CAT2 6 |
CAT3 14 |
13th | 39 |
Complete Formula Renault Eurocup results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | FA Racing | MNZ1 14 |
MNZ2 Ret |
SIL1 19 |
SIL2 18 |
MON1 17 |
MON2 14 |
LEC1 14 |
LEC2 18 |
SPA1 19 |
SPA2 13 |
NÜR1 WD |
NÜR2 WD |
HUN1 DNS |
HUN2 16 |
CAT1 14 |
CAT2 14 |
HOC1 | HOC2 | YMC1 | YMC2 | 23rd | 0 |
Complete Formula Regional European Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | DR Formula RP Motorsport | IMO1 Ret |
IMO2 14 |
CAT1 16 |
CAT2 12 |
MCO1 24 |
MCO2 Ret |
LEC1 28 |
LEC2 20 |
ZAN1 21 |
ZAN2 20 |
SPA1 | SPA2 | RBR1 | RBR2 | VAL1 | VAL2 | MUG1 | MUG2 | MNZ1 | MNZ2 | 26th | 0 |
Complete FIA Formula 3 Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Carlin | BHRSPR 21 |
BHRFEA 20 |
IMOSPR 14 |
IMOFEA Ret |
CATSPR 25 |
CATFEA Ret |
SILSPR NC |
SILFEA 20 |
RBRSPR 20 |
RBRFEA 20 |
HUNSPR Ret |
HUNFEA 22 |
SPASPR 8 |
SPAFEA 18 |
ZANSPR 26 |
ZANFEA Ret |
MNZSPR 18 |
MNZFEA 14 |
23rd | 3 |
Complete Formula Regional Middle East Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hyderabad Blackbirds by MP | DUB11 24 |
DUB12 20 |
DUB13 15 |
KUW11 Ret |
KUW12 DNS |
KUW13 DNS |
KUW21 16 |
KUW22 10 |
KUW23 Ret |
DUB21 11 |
DUB22 11 |
DUB23 22† |
ABU1 18 |
ABU2 15 |
ABU3 10 |
29th | 2 |
Complete FIA Formula 2 Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PHM Racing by Charouz | BHRSPR 19 |
BHRFEA 18 |
JEDSPR 18 |
JEDFEA Ret |
MELSPR Ret |
MELFEA 12 |
BAKSPR 10 |
BAKFEA Ret |
MCOSPR 11 |
MCOFEA 16 |
CATSPR 15 |
CATFEA 22 |
RBRSPR 12 |
RBRFEA 19 |
SILSPR Ret |
SILFEA 13 |
HUNSPR 18 |
HUNFEA 18 |
SPASPR | SPAFEA | ZANSPR | ZANFEA | MNZSPR | MNZFEA | YMCSPR | YMCFEA | 22nd* | 0* |
Season still in progress.