Career
Karting
Vainio has enjoyed a successful karting career. Formula Renault
In 2010 Vainio stepped up to single-seater racing, driving for Technical 1 Racing in the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0. He had been expected to be part of the SG Formula team, but the team shut down.
His manager was Nicolas Todt, son of FIA president Jean Todt and manager of Formula One driver Felipe Massa who had set a goal to get Vainio to Formula One in 2014.
Vainio was also a candidate for the Ferrari Young Driver Academy, but was unsuccessful. GP3 Series
Foreign the 2011 racing season, Vainio moved into the GP3 series with Technical 1 Racing.
He is currently driving for the new team Koiranen General Practice.
Career summary
Complete GP3 Series results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
Complete Formula Renault 3.5 Series results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap).