Advisory · Development · Management

Guiding the next generation of professional drivers

Advisory. Development. Management.

From karting to the top levels of motorsport — MV-1 brings structure, clarity, and professional oversight to drivers climbing the open-wheel and GT ladder.

Who we are

Founded by drivers who have done it.

MV-1 Sports Management is a driver-founded management and development firm. We combine first-hand racing experience, trusted industry relationships, and a data-driven approach to guide drivers and families through every stage of the ladder. Our goal is simple: to take our drivers all the way to the top — IndyCar, Formula 1, IMSA and the FIA World Endurance Championship.

15+
Years racing & coaching
2
Pro-driver founders
2018–19
IndyCar Series campaigns
100%
Focus per driver
Our goal — the top:
IndyCarFormula 1IMSAWEC
What we do

Full-service management, on and off the track.

Everything a driver and family needs to climb the ladder — handled by people who have raced it themselves.

Career PlanningCareer Planning
  • Personalized roadmap up the open-wheel & GT ladder
  • Series selection & full-season planning
  • Championship and team scouting
  • Long-term strategy toward professional racing
Team Placement & NegotiationTeam Placement & Negotiation
  • Access to leading teams across the ladder
  • Contract negotiation, management & representation
  • Budget structure, logistics & testing oversight
  • Academy and pathway planning
Travel PlanningTravel Planning
  • Full race-weekend travel & logistics coordination
  • Flights, lodging & ground transportation
  • Race-to-race scheduling across the season
  • On-site support so the family can focus on the driver
Development & CoachingDevelopment & Coaching
  • On-track coaching at tests, races & simulator sessions
  • Data & video review with clear feedback loops
  • Racecraft, mindset & pressure-management training
  • Strength, conditioning & nutrition guidance
Partnerships & EventsPartnerships & Events
  • Sponsorship acquisition, activation & reporting
  • Athlete brand positioning & media presence
  • Commercial accountability for partners
  • Appearances, events & hospitality coordination
Race car on track
Our approach

A corporate standard, applied to the track.

We bring a structured, corporate approach to motorsport management — built on professionalism, efficiency, and results.

By working with a limited number of drivers, we keep a highly personalized relationship with each family. Every decision — from selecting a team to structuring a season — is grounded in data, experience, and the driver's long-term vision.

Our clients value discretion, attention to detail, and the confidence of experienced professionals guiding their investment.

Our team

Two careers at the top, in your corner.

Matheus Leist
Founder & Driver

Matheus Leist

International open-wheel & sports-car driver.
  • Competed in the IndyCar Series (2018–2019) with AJ Foyt Racing
  • British Formula 3 Champion & Freedom 100 winner at Indianapolis
  • Wins in Indy Lights; IMSA prototypes, DPi, GT3, GT4 & Porsche Cup
  • 15+ years racing & coaching across Brazil, Europe & the U.S.
Victor Franzoni
Founder & Driver

Victor Franzoni

Driver & performance coach, open-wheel & sports car.
  • 2017 Pro Mazda Champion with Juncos Racing
  • Indy Lights, IMSA WeatherTech & the Rolex 24 at Daytona
  • Coaching & engineering with Juncos, Zanella, TJ Speed & Turn 3
  • Racing in the Brazilian Truck Series; coaching full-time in the U.S.
Our drivers

Talent we're proud to guide.

A limited roster, climbing the ladder right now.

Leonardo Escorpioni
🇧🇷 USF Pro 2000 · Turn 3 Motorsport

Leonardo Escorpioni

Brazilian · b. 2010 · Orlando, FL
1st
2025 USF Juniors
6
Wins in title run
2026
USF Pro 2000 winner

Florida-based Brazilian who has been racing since the age of two. After moving to the U.S. in 2018 and a runner-up finish at the 2022 SKUSA SuperNationals (KA100 Junior), Leonardo dominated the 2025 USF Juniors championship with Zanella Racing — winning the title and a scholarship up the ladder. In 2026 he stepped into USF Pro 2000 with Turn 3 Motorsport, scoring a maiden win at Arlington.

2025 USF Juniors Champion2025 YACademy Winter Series ChampionUSF Pro 2000 race winner
🇺🇸 USF Juniors · Zanella Racing

Grant Mitchell

American · USF Pro Championships ladder
2026
Season
Yr 2
In single-seaters
#28
Zanella Racing

American open-wheel driver in his second season of single-seater competition with Zanella Racing, contesting the 2026 USF Juniors championship — the first rung of the USF Pro Championships ladder toward IndyCar. Grant graduated from karting and the YACademy Winter Series with the team and is building toward a full climb up the ladder.

USF Juniors 2026Zanella RacingOpen-wheel ladder
Grant Mitchell
Contact us

Let's build the next generation of champions.

Tell us about the driver and where they're at. We'll be in touch shortly.

Victor · +1 (407) 985-0602
Matheus · +1 (954) 330-7504