Daniel Juncadella is a highly accomplished Spanish racing driver born on May 7, 1991, in Barcelona, Spain. He began his motorsport career in karting at a young age, quickly showcasing the skills and determination that would define his professional journey. After success in junior categories like Formula Renault and Formula BMW, Juncadella rose to prominence by winning the 2011 Macau Grand Prix and the 2012 European Formula 3 Championship, catching the eye of the world’s top manufacturers.

In 2013, Juncadella joined the Mercedes-Benz junior program, a partnership that lasted over a decade. He became a staple of the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters), where he earned a reputation for technical precision and consistency. His versatility allowed him to transition seamlessly into GT3 racing, where he became one of the most successful “factory” drivers in the world, securing major titles in the GT World Challenge and historic wins at the 24 Hours of Spa and the 24 Hours of Daytona. In 2024, Daniel embarked on a new chapter as a Corvette factory driver, competing in the FIA WEC (LMGT3) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

2025 marked his highly successful transition to prototype racing; joining the Genesis Magma Racing Trajectory Program, he competed in the European Le Mans Series (LMP2) with IDEC Sport, claiming three victories and finishing 3rd in the championship. 2026 represents the pinnacle of his endurance career as he makes his debut in the premier Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Driving the Genesis GMR-001 for Genesis Magma Racing, Daniel competes at the highest level of global motorsport.

Alongside his prototype duties, he continues to be a force in GT racing, returning to the Mercedes-AMG fold to compete in the GT World Challenge Europe with the prestigious Team Verstappen Racing.