Christijan Albers Profile Page

By Bigpip
January 31 2007

Midland F1 Driver Profiles



Date of Birth:
April 16th 1979
Marital Status:
Married
Nationality:
Dutch
Languages:
Dutch, English, German

The young and talented Christijan Albers is a former German Formula 3 champion and has progressed into the upper reaches of world motorsport having driven in 2005 for the Minardi Formula 1 Grand Prix team.

Christijan achieved impressive results in DTM giving him opportunities to test for the likes of Jordan Grand Prix and Minardi. He gained a race seat with the latter putting in consistent performances throughout the year, picking up race points in less than ideal circumstances at the US Grand Prix.

In many ways, 2006 was a year to consign to the dustbin.  In terms of racing, the Midland M16 wasn't quite up to the job.  The car improved throughout the season as did Christijan's commitment to Formula One. 

There were no points at the end of the year but Christijan's profile grew with his performances proving that the Dutchman has what it takes to compete at motor sports very top level.

AWARDS
1997: Autosport Award Young Driver of the Year
1998: Rookie of the Year Award Nomination
1999: Best International Driver Award Nomination
2003: Autosport Touring Car Driver of the Year

Official Site: www.christijan.com

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

1997:
Champion - Dutch National Kart (ICA 100cc)
Champion - Formula Ford 1800 (Holland)
Champion - Formula Ford 1800 (Belgium)
Champion - Renault Megane Marlboro Masters

1998:
Entry German F3 (5th place, 2 wins, 5 podiums)

1999:
Champion - German F3 (6 wins, 10 poles)

2000:
International F3000 (European Arrows)

2001:
DTM Mercedes in Team Persson (best result 3rd in training, 2nd in race) FIA Formula One Test and Reserve driver - European Minardi F1

2002:
DTM Mercedes in Team Rosberg (5 points). Test driver KL Minardi F1 Team

2003:
DTM Mercedes in Team HWA. 1st win Adria, 2nd win Nürburgring, 3rd win Norisring, 4th win Zandvoort
Vizemeister DTM championship 2003 with the most victories

2004:
DTM Mercedes in Team DaimlerChrysler AMG-Mercedes
1 win, 6 podiums, 3rd in championship, several fastest laps
Test Minardi F1 team (fastest of week)
Test Jordan F1 team
Test Walker Racing, USA Champcars

2005:
First driver Minardi F1 team

2006:
Driver: Midland F1 Racing / Spyker MF1 Racing

Christijans management team can be contacted at:
GR8 Industries
Lodewijk Varossieau
+31 653 230 240 or +31 76 565 55 11
lodewijk@gr8industries.com or management@christijan.com

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