Maurício Gugelmin, born on April 20, 1963, in Joinville, Brazil, is a retired racing driver known for his participation in both Formula 1 and the Champ Car World Series. He began his motorsport career in karting, securing multiple championships before moving to Europe to compete in various junior categories.

In 1985, Gugelmin won the British Formula 3 Championship, a notable achievement that highlighted his potential. Gugelmin made his Formula 1 debut in 1988 with the March team, where he raced until 1992, also driving for Leyton House and Jordan. During his F1 career, he participated in 80 Grands Prix, achieving one podium finish—a third place at the 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix—and scoring a total of ten championship points.