About Juan Velarde
Born 1974. Juan Velarde is a Spanish aircraft pilot and aircraft racer.
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.
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.
Results Challenger Class
Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8PointsWinsPosition 20143rdDNP4thDNPDNPDSQ4thDNP1408th
Master Class
season in progress
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Juan Velarde?
air racer
When was Juan Velarde born?
Juan Velarde was born on 19 September 1974 in Madrid.
What is Juan Velarde's occupation?
Juan Velarde is an aircraft pilot and aircraft racer.
What nationality is Juan Velarde?
Juan Velarde is Spanish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Juan Velarde (aviator)
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