From South America to Europe, with one clear goal: to build his career in single-seaters and get closer to his dream of reaching Formula 1. For Pedro Lima, the Brazilian driver racing with Van Amersfoort Racing, moving to Europe has meant facing a different reality, where every race weekend represents an important opportunity to improve.
"I think the biggest difference is the level. In Brazil, there are far fewer cars, whereas here there are many more. The level is very high, and everyone is good. That's the biggest difference."
His desire to measure himself against a broader and more competitive field pushed him to seek new opportunities far from home, eventually bringing him to the Italian F4 Championship.
"We realised that Brazil wasn't enough for us, so we looked for new opportunities outside the country to pursue my dream of reaching Formula 1."
Before embarking on this new European adventure, Lima had already made his mark at home, becoming the youngest driver ever to win a race in Brazilian F4. An achievement that remains particularly special to him.
"Yes, it was a great day, an incredible feeling."
In Europe, his journey has continued with Van Amersfoort Racing, the Dutch team with which he is taking on the challenges of the Italian F4 Championship.
It is an environment where Pedro immediately found a point of reference.
"The team is fantastic. They welcomed me from the very beginning, and I felt comfortable straight away. Now they're my family, my second family, I would say. I get along well with them and with the way they work. It's a great team."
Moving abroad to pursue a sporting ambition involves sacrifices not only for the driver, but also for those supporting him along the way. For Lima, being far from home is one of the challenges he and his family have had to face.
"Of course, it's a little difficult for my mum and dad because they have to spend a lot of time away from home. But I think they're getting used to it. They really enjoy travelling, and that helps."
Meanwhile, results are beginning to come on track. However, the Brazilian knows that to take another step forward, he still needs to work on one particular aspect of his performance.
"Consistency is my biggest issue. I've had some good weekends, but also a few setbacks. I think that if I were more consistent, things would go much better."
Away from the circuits, Pedro balances physical training with his free-time interests, while keeping his connection with racing.
"I spend a lot of time in the gym, I really like video games, and I also enjoy football. I do a lot of simulator work, but mostly I spend my time playing video games and football."
His sights, however, remain firmly set on the future, with motorsport at the heart of his ambitions.
"I see myself making a living from racing because I love it, and it would be fantastic to do it for the rest of my life. I would be very grateful to do anything related to motorsport."