Markus Winkelhock
Marcus Winkelhock, DTM event, Zandvoort, Netherlands, 12th July 2008. Copyright LAT Photographic 2010. Used with permission.
Markus Winkelhock, Blancpain GT meeting, Brands Hatch, 5th May 2018. Copyright, James Beckett, 2018. Used with permission.
Born: |
13 Jun 1980 |
Nationality: |
Germany |
Grands Prix: | 1 (2007) |
Son of the late Manfred, Markus was the Spyker test-driver when he got an one-off chance with the team. His first (and thus far only) Grand Prix, at the European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring was a sensation - as he led the early part of the race for 6 laps, and at one stage had a 33 second lead! Now in the a variety of endurance series, after spells in the DTM (for a few years), and the FIA GT1 World Championship series (becoming champion in 2012). Markus enjoyed more success at the Nurburgring in 2017, winning the 24 Hour Race there.
Biography last updated 21 Dec 2020