1997 Gil de Ferran went to his third year of Formula Indy in 1997. After negotiating with several Formula Indy and F-1 teams, he accepted Walker Racing's proposal, staying with F-Indy, At Walker Racing, Gil continued to use the Reynard chassis and the powerful Honda V-8 motor, considered one of the strongest in the Series. He earned seven top-three finishes, including second places at Portland and Cleveland and third places at Gateway, Detroit, Michigan, Road America and Vancouver. He earned pole positions at Long Beach and Detroit giving him four career poles, all on temporary street circuits. He finished second in the PPG Cup championship with 162 points.
1996 Second-year driver finished a career-best sixth in the PPG Cup points (104) behind a victory at Cleveland and five other top-five finishes in the final season of the Hall Racing team. Had podium appearances at Miami (2nd), Detroit (3rd) and Portland (2nd). Set a track qualifying record en route to the pole at Long Beach. Was dominant during that race, leading 100 of the 105 laps, but lost the lead with four to go when an exhaust hose disconnected from the turbocharger. Gained his only victory later at Cleveland, where he set a track record with an average race speed of 133.736 miles per hour. Ranked fourth in the series in laps led with 172. One of four drivers to win a pole and a race during the season.
1995 Made his CART debut with Hall Racing and captured "Rookie of the Year" honours with a dramatic late-season charge. In the final two races of the season, he finished second at Vancouver and followed with his first career victory at Laguna Seca to overtake Christian Fittipaldi by two points for rookie honours. In addition to the two podium appearances, he added three other top-10 efforts to finish 14th in the PPG Cup championship. Also claimed his first career pole in his rookie campaign, taking the top spot at Cleveland.
1994 Had two victories and finished third overall in his second season in the FIA International Formula 3000 championship. Also tested with Hall Racing, which led to the announcement that he would join the team in 1995.
1993 Debuted in the FIA International Formula 3000 series, earning a victory and finishing fourth in the championship. Also spent time testing the Footwork Formula One car.
1992 Captured the British Formula 3 championship in only his second season in the series behind seven victories. Also spent time testing a Williams Renault Formula One car.
1991 Moved on to British Formula 3 competition and had a strong inaugural season in the series. Had three victories en route to a third-place finish in the championship.
1990 Moved on to Lotus competition and raced in the British Vauxhall Lotus and European Opel Lotus championships. Earned two victories and finished runnerup in the British Vauxhall series. Placed third in the European Opel championship.
1989 Turned in impressive seasons in both the Esso British Formula Ford 1600 series and the RAC British Formula Ford 1600 championship. In his second season in the Esso series, notched four victories and finished third in championship. Was equally strong in his first RAC season, winning four races and taking third in that championship hunt.
1988 Departed from Brazil to compete in the Esso British Formula Ford 1600 series. Finished 10th in his inaugural season.
1987 Dominated in his third Brazilian Formula Ford 1600 season as he captured seven victories en route to the series championship.
1986 Earned his first victory in his second season in the Brazilian Formula Ford 1600 championship and improved to seventh overall.
1985 Debuted in Brazilian Formula Ford 1600 championship series and finished 12th.
1984 Placed third in 125 cc karting class A championship in Sao Paulo. Placed second in 100 cc karting FIA Brazilian Class A championship.
1983 Won 125 cc karting Class B championship in Sao Paulo.
1982 Placed third in 125 cc karting junior class in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
