Chris van der Drift from New Zealand in Motorsport. Full information
Chris Van Der Drift is a racing driver from New Zealand.
Born 8th March 1986, 40 years old.
Participant of Formula Renault 3.5.
Participant of Auto GP.
The recorded standings include 211 points.
First race: 2009 Barcelona Formula Renault 3.5
First win: 2012 Marrakech Auto GP
Last win: 2012 Marrakech Auto GP
Last race: 2012 Curitiba Auto GP
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Chris van der Drift's career covers the period from 2009 to 2012. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 1 race wins and 1 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Chris van der Drift is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 2009 - 2012 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 36 | Tracks | 13 |
| Wins | 1 | Podiums | 6 |
| Poles | 1 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 3 | Cars | 2 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula Renault 3.5 (24 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Epsilon Euskadi (17 starts) |
| Most visited track | Spa-Francorchamps (4 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Chris van der Drift statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula Renault 3.5 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Auto GP | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All the years that Chris van der Drift took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Chris van der Drift moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula Renault 3.5
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 41 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 43 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Auto GP
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 127 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
List of tracks where Chris van der Drift raced
Chris van der Drift is linked with 13 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Spa-Francorchamps.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spa-Francorchamps | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Silverstone | 19 | 17 | 2 |
| Valencia | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Nürburgring | 10 | 15 | 2 |
| Hungaroring | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Monza | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Portimão | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Monte Carlo | 7 | 9 | 2 |
| Catalunya | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| Le Mans-Bugatti | 11 | 14 | 2 |
| Marrakech | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Curitiba | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Motorland Aragon | 8 | 2 | 4 |
Chris van der Drift: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 2012 Marrakech Auto GP Race 2 and currently ends with 2012 Marrakech Auto GP Race 2, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Manor MP Motorsport | Marrakech Auto GP |
Related drivers
These links add context around Chris van der Drift: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Chris van der Drift in race results
Other drivers from New Zealand
- Scott Dixon (435)
- Mike Thackwell (80)
- Liam Lawson (134)
- Denny Hulme (122)
- Scott McLaughlin (92)
- Shane Van Gisbergen (65)
- Marcus Armstrong (132)
- Mitch Evans (103)
Drivers who shared races with Chris van der Drift
- Sten Pentus (30 shared races)
- Daniil Move (24 shared races)
- Anton Nebylitskiy (24 shared races)
- Brendon Hartley (20 shared races)
- Oliver Turvey (17 shared races)
- Julian Leal (17 shared races)
- Federico Leo (17 shared races)
- Bertrand Baguette (17 shared races)
Other drivers in Chris van der Drift's debut race
List of teams Chris van der Drift was a part of
Chris van der Drift is connected with 3 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Epsilon Euskadi.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor MP Motorsport | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Epsilon Euskadi | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| Mofaz Racing | 3 | 4 | 7 |
List of all the cars Chris van der Drift drove
Chris van der Drift is linked with 2 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.