A shining youth rider at national level in Mini GPs, Oliveira first grabbed international attention with victories in the Red Bull Rookies Cup at Donington Park and Assen in 2008 aged 13.
Personal Bests: 5000 – 15:11.25 (2000); 10000 – 31:29.65 (2000); Mar – 2-25:23 (2003).