Nicholas Monteiro will join HMD Motorsports for the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Portland on Aug. 8-10, his debut in the INDYCAR development series.

Monteiro will drive the No. 24 HMD Motorsports car on the 12-turn, 1.964-mile natural road course at Portland International Raceway.

Brazilian-American driver Monteiro will pull double duty at Portland, as he will add his full-time driving duties in the USF Pro 2000 series to his INDY NXT debut. HMD is coming off its best weekend of the season at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, as team driver Caio Collet swept both races of the doubleheader from the pole position.

“I’m incredibly excited for the opportunity to drive for HMD Motorsports in Portland,” Monteiro said. “It’s another step closer to achieving my goals in racing. I’m grateful to the team for believing in me and to my partners for their support.

“I have traveled to the team’s headquarters in Indiana, and it is an incredible facility. Their results in years past and the success at the last event at Laguna Seca show that they are one of the top teams in the series. I’m ready to put in the work and add to HMD’s success.”

Monteiro, 20, has gained valuable experience across multiple championships. After a successful karting career, he advanced to the Brazilian and Italian F4 Championships before making his USF Pro 2000 debut in 2023.

Earlier this year, Monteiro competed in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), where he finished 12th overall in a series HMD Motorsports plans to enter in 2026.

“We’re very happy to have Nicholas join us for the final road course race of the year,” HMD Motorsports President Mike Maurini said. “We’ve followed his progress closely in USF Pro 2000 and in international series and believe in his talent and speed. Nicholas will bring fresh energy to the team, building on the momentum from our recent success at Laguna Seca.”