Filip Salaquarda
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Filip Salaquarda is a professional racing driver
from the Czech Republic
.
Cup where he finished in third place. A year later he stepped up to the Škoda Octavia
Cup, finishing the year 13th in the standings.
In 2002, he made his single–seater
debut in the Formula BMW ADAC series in Germany
. In his first season
in the category he was classified in 21st place. The following year
he improved to 13th overall, taking a podium place in the final round at Hockenheim
.
, racing in the German championship
with the family ISR Racing
team. He finished the season in 11th place with 42 points. 2005 saw him move up to the Formula 3 Euro Series, the first of three seasons in the category. He failed to score a point in his first two seasons, whilst in 2007 a switch to HBR Motorsport saw him score three points.
In 2005, he contested the famous end–of–season Macau Grand Prix
whilst in 2006
and 2007
he also took part in the Masters of Formula 3
non–championship races.
round of the F3000 International Masters season
. Driving for the Charouz Racing System
team, he finished both races in second place. Despite only taking part in those two races, he scored enough points to finish 12th in the standings.
debut for A1 Team Czech Republic
in Shanghai
, taking over the seat from Jaroslav Janiš
. After finishing 17th in the sprint race he took the final points–paying position in the main event by finishing tenth. The following season, Salaquarda took part in the final six races of the campaign, taking a best race result of 11th place, also in Shanghai.
at Monza
with ISR Racing. The following year
he took part in a full season in the series, taking a best result of sixth in the opening race of the year at Valencia to finish in 24th position.
, taking part in the Spa–Francorchamps 1000km
event. He was entered in the GT1
class for IPB Spartak Racing
, racing alongside Peter Kox
and countryman Erik Janiš
. They finished the race second in class, behind the winning Luc Alphand
Aventures Chevrolet Corvette C6.R
, and 15th overall.
team at the third round of the season in Monaco
. After the race, in which he finished 21st, he left the team to join Prema Powerteam
, who he remained with for the rest of the season. His best race result came in the sprint event at Portimão
, where he finished in tenth place. He finished the season in 27th place overall.
Salaquarda continued in the series in 2010, competing for ISR Racing who took over the entry of RC Motorsport. He finished the season classified in 11th place, taking a double–pole position
at his home round in Brno
and podium places at Brno and Magny–Cours
.
in the Atlantic Championship
in the United States
, but the deal fell through at the last minute after the team apparently broke terms of the contract.
Salaquarda also made his GP2
test debut in October 2009, driving two days for Trident Racing
at the Jerez circuit in Spain
.
† – Team standings.
Auto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
from the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
.
Early career
After an early career in karting, Salaquarda began his racing career in 2000 in his native Czech Republic, competing in the Ford PumaFord Puma
The Ford Puma was a small sports coupé produced by the Ford Motor Company from 1997 to 2001 http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/owners-reviews/search.aspx?range=438#fuel=P&Body=Coupe&transmission=M, for sale in Europe...
Cup where he finished in third place. A year later he stepped up to the Škoda Octavia
Škoda Octavia
The Škoda Octavia is a small family car produced by Czech automaker Škoda Auto since 1996, its name revived from a model originally produced between 1959 and 1971. The current Octavia is available in five-door liftback and station wagon....
Cup, finishing the year 13th in the standings.
In 2002, he made his single–seater
Open wheel car
Open-wheel car, formula car, or often single-seater car in British English, describes cars with the wheels outside the car's main body and, in most cases, one seat. Open-wheel cars contrast with street cars, sports cars, stock cars, and touring cars, which have their wheels below the body or fenders...
debut in the Formula BMW ADAC series in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. In his first season
2002 Formula BMW ADAC season
The 2002 Formula BMW ADAC season was the fifth Formula BMW ADAC season. The season began at Hockenheimring on April 20 and finished at the same place on October 6, after twenty races. Nico Rosberg was crowned series champion.-Season schedule:...
in the category he was classified in 21st place. The following year
2003 Formula BMW ADAC season
The 2003 Formula BMW ADAC season was the sixth Formula BMW ADAC season. The season began at Hockenheimring on April 26 and finished at the same place on October 5, after twenty races...
he improved to 13th overall, taking a podium place in the final round at Hockenheim
Hockenheimring
The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg is an automobile racing track situated near the town of Hockenheim in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located on Bertha Benz Memorial Route. Amongst other motor racing events, it biennially hosts the Formula One German Grand Prix...
.
Formula Three
In 2004, Salaquarda graduated to Formula ThreeFormula Three
Formula Three, also called Formula 3 or F3, is a class of open-wheel formula racing. The various championships held in Europe, Australia, South America and Asia form an important step for many prospective Formula One drivers...
, racing in the German championship
German Formula Three Championship
The German Formula Three Championship – currently titled the ATS Formel 3 Cup – is Germany's national Formula Three series. In the hierarchy of motor racing formulae, Formula Three is placed between national Formula Renault and championships such as GP2...
with the family ISR Racing
ISR Racing
ISR Racing is a racing team from Czech Republic, created in 1993 by Igor Salaquarda. The team is currently competing in International Formula Master and also in Sports car racing.- History :...
team. He finished the season in 11th place with 42 points. 2005 saw him move up to the Formula 3 Euro Series, the first of three seasons in the category. He failed to score a point in his first two seasons, whilst in 2007 a switch to HBR Motorsport saw him score three points.
In 2005, he contested the famous end–of–season Macau Grand Prix
Macau Grand Prix
The Macau Grand Prix is a motor-racing event held annually in Macau, one of China's Special Administrative Regions. It is known for being the only street circuit racing event in which both car and motorcycle races are held...
whilst in 2006
2006 Masters of Formula 3
The 2006 BP Ultimate Masters of Formula 3 was the sixteenth Masters of Formula 3 race held at Circuit Park Zandvoort on August 6, 2006. It was won by Paul Di Resta, for ASM Formule 3.-Drivers and teams:-Race:-External links:*...
and 2007
2007 Masters of Formula 3
The 2007 Zandvoort Masters of Formula 3 @ Zolder was the seventeenth Masters of Formula 3 race held at Zolder on August 5, 2007. It was won by Nico Hülkenberg, for ASM Formule 3.-Drivers and teams:-Even numbers:-Odd numbers:-Group A:-Group B:...
he also took part in the Masters of Formula 3
Masters of Formula 3
The Masters of Formula 3 is a Formula Three race held annually, usually at the Circuit Park Zandvoort in the Netherlands. Due to noise restrictions in the Zandvoort area, the 2007 and 2008 races were held in the Belgian circuit of Zolder...
non–championship races.
F3000 International Masters
In June 2006, Salaquarda made an appearance at the OscherslebenMotorsport Arena Oschersleben
The Motorsport Arena Oschersleben is long race track with a width of 11 – 13 meters and elevation changes of 23 metres. The circuit is located in Oschersleben, Börde , Northern Germany...
round of the F3000 International Masters season
2006 F3000 International Masters season
The 2006 F3000 International Masters season was the second season of what the following year would become the International Formula Master. The series was won by Czech Jan Charouz for the Charouz Racing System team.-Teams and drivers:-Race calendar:...
. Driving for the Charouz Racing System
Charouz Racing System
Charouz Racing System is a racing team from Czech Republic, created in 1985 by Antonín Charouz. Currently the team is competing in Auto GP and the Le Mans Series.- History :...
team, he finished both races in second place. Despite only taking part in those two races, he scored enough points to finish 12th in the standings.
A1 Grand Prix
In April 2007, Salaquarda made his A1 Grand PrixA1 Grand Prix
A1 Grand Prix was a 'single make' open-wheel auto racing series. It was unique in its field in that competitors solely represented their nation as opposed to themselves or a team, the usual format in most formula racing series. As such, it was often promoted as the "World Cup of Motorsport"...
debut for A1 Team Czech Republic
A1 Team Czech Republic
A1 Team Czech Republic is the defunct Czech team of A1 Grand Prix, an international racing series. Although no official announcement was made, the team's flag icon was removed from the A1GP website, and they do not appear in the 2008-09 season results page....
in Shanghai
Shanghai International Circuit
The Shanghai International Circuit is a motor racing circuit, situated in the Jiading District of Shanghai, People's Republic of China. The circuit is best known as the venue for the annual Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, which was first hosted in 2004....
, taking over the seat from Jaroslav Janiš
Jaroslav Janiš
Jaroslav "Jarek" Janiš is an auto racing driver born on 8 July 1983 in Olomouc, Czechoslovakia. In 2006 he is racing in the FIA GT Championship. He has taken 3 pole positions Brno, Dijon and the Hungaroring but only a single victory, teamed with Sascha Bert and occasionally former Formula One...
. After finishing 17th in the sprint race he took the final points–paying position in the main event by finishing tenth. The following season, Salaquarda took part in the final six races of the campaign, taking a best race result of 11th place, also in Shanghai.
International Formula Master
Towards the end of 2007, Salaquarda took part in the final round of the International Formula Master season2007 International Formula Master season
The 2007 International Formula Master season was the inaugural International Formula Master series season. The season started on the weekend of May 18–20 at Valencia, and served as a support series to the World Touring Car Championship in all the latter's European races except Zandvoort,...
at Monza
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a race track located near the town of Monza, north of Milan, in Italy. The circuit's biggest event is the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, which has been hosted there since the sport's inception....
with ISR Racing. The following year
2008 International Formula Master season
The 2008 International Formula Master season was the second International Formula Master series season.-Teams and drivers:All teams use a Tatuus chasis with a Honda K20A engine-Pre-Season Testing Schedule:-Race calendar:-Drivers:...
he took part in a full season in the series, taking a best result of sixth in the opening race of the year at Valencia to finish in 24th position.
Le Mans Series
In May 2009, Salaquarda made a one–off appearance in the Le Mans Series2009 Le Mans Series season
The 2009 Le Mans Series season was the sixth season of Automobile Club de l'Ouest's Le Mans Series. It was contested over five events between 5 April and 13 September 2009....
, taking part in the Spa–Francorchamps 1000km
2009 1000 km of Spa
The 2009 1000 km of Spa was the second round of the 2009 Le Mans Series season. It took place at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, on 10 May 2009...
event. He was entered in the GT1
GT1
GT1 may refer to*FIA GT1 World Championship*Gran Turismo *A top line category in GT racing, existing between 1993 to 1998, which was merged into the LMP category*Porsche 911 GT1, designated to compete at the above category...
class for IPB Spartak Racing
Reiter Engineering
Reiter Engineering GmbH & Co Kg is a German racing team founded in 1994. The company is named after engineer and founder Hans Reiter. In 2000, Reiter entered a Lamborghini in the FIA GT Championship with its own Diablo GT built by the team...
, racing alongside Peter Kox
Peter Kox
Peter Kox is a racecar driver from the NetherlandsKox began racing in karts in 1978, winning five titles until 1982. In 1983 he moved to automobiles, winning the Marlboro Formula Ford Challenge and was second and third in the Benelux and Dutch Formula Ford 2000 Championships, respectively, the...
and countryman Erik Janiš
Erik Janiš
Erik Janiš is Czech racing driver, currently driving in International Formula Master. To his biggest achievements belongs winning rookie rankings in F3 Euro Series. His manager is Antonín Charouz.- Karting :...
. They finished the race second in class, behind the winning Luc Alphand
Luc Alphand
Luc Alphand is a French former alpine skier and race car driver.- Skiing :Born in Briançon , Alphand made his World Cup skiing debut in 1984...
Aventures Chevrolet Corvette C6.R
Chevrolet Corvette C6.R
The Chevrolet Corvette C6.R is a grand tourer racing car built by Pratt & Miller and General Motors for competition in endurance racing. It is a replacement for the Corvette C5-R racing car, applying the body style of the new C6 generation Chevrolet Corvette as well as improvements to increase the...
, and 15th overall.
Formula Renault 3.5 Series
Later the same month, Salaquarda made his debut in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, joining the RC MotorsportRC Motorsport
RC Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Italy....
team at the third round of the season in Monaco
Circuit de Monaco
Circuit de Monaco is a street circuit laid out on the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine around the harbour of the principality of Monaco. It is commonly referred to as "Monte Carlo" because it is largely inside the Monte Carlo neighbourhood of Monaco.The circuit is used on one weekend in...
. After the race, in which he finished 21st, he left the team to join Prema Powerteam
Prema Powerteam
Prema Powerteam is a motorsports team from Italy. It currently operates in the World Series by Renault, but has also taken part in Formula Three Euroseries and Italian Formula 3. The team was founded in 1984. Also this team was a part of Toyota Driver Programme.-Formula Three Euroseries:-World...
, who he remained with for the rest of the season. His best race result came in the sprint event at Portimão
Autódromo Internacional do Algarve
The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve commonly referred to as Portimao Circuit is a race circuit located in Portimão, Portugal. With a total cost of €195 million , the project includes a karting track, technology park, five-star hotel, sports complex and apartments.Construction was finished in...
, where he finished in tenth place. He finished the season in 27th place overall.
Salaquarda continued in the series in 2010, competing for ISR Racing who took over the entry of RC Motorsport. He finished the season classified in 11th place, taking a double–pole position
Pole position
The term "pole position", as used in motorsports, comes from the horse racing term where the number one starter starts on the inside next to the inside pole. The term made its way, along with several other customs, to auto racing. In circuit motorsports, a driver has pole position when he or she...
at his home round in Brno
Masaryk Circuit
The Masaryk circuit or Masarykring, now referred to as the Brno Circuit, refers two Czech racing circuits located close to the city of Brno.The original circuit was made up of public roads, and at its longest measured nearly...
and podium places at Brno and Magny–Cours
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a motor racing circuit located in central France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers, some 250 km from Paris...
.
Other series
In 2008, Salaquarda originally signed to race for Brooks Associates RacingBrooks Associates Racing
Brooks Associates Racing is an American motorsport team based in Tucson, Arizona, which competes in the Indy Lights series. It previously competed in the Atlantic Championship where it won the 2008 season championship....
in the Atlantic Championship
2008 Atlantic Championship season
The 2008 Atlantic Championship season was the thirty-fifth Atlantic Championship season. It began on April 20, 2008 and ended on October 4, 2008. Despite the merger of Champ Car's premier series with the Indy Racing League, the Champ Car owners will continue to own and operate the series under a...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, but the deal fell through at the last minute after the team apparently broke terms of the contract.
Salaquarda also made his GP2
GP2 Series
The GP2 Series, GP2 for short, is a form of open wheel motor racing introduced in 2005 following the discontinuation of the long-term Formula One feeder series, Formula 3000. The format was conceived by Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, while Ecclestone also has the rights to the name GP1...
test debut in October 2009, driving two days for Trident Racing
Trident Racing
Trident Racing is a motor racing team that competes in single seater formula racing. It was founded in 2006 in order to compete in the GP2 championship, which is Europe's highest-ranking single-seater formula below Formula One. GP2 functions as an official support championship to Formula One and...
at the Jerez circuit in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ford Puma Ford Puma The Ford Puma was a small sports coupé produced by the Ford Motor Company from 1997 to 2001 http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/owners-reviews/search.aspx?range=438#fuel=P&Body=Coupe&transmission=M, for sale in Europe... Cup |
? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 3rd |
| 2001 | Škoda Octavia Škoda Octavia The Škoda Octavia is a small family car produced by Czech automaker Škoda Auto since 1996, its name revived from a model originally produced between 1959 and 1971. The current Octavia is available in five-door liftback and station wagon.... Cup |
? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 13th |
| 2002 | Formula BMW ADAC 2002 Formula BMW ADAC season The 2002 Formula BMW ADAC season was the fifth Formula BMW ADAC season. The season began at Hockenheimring on April 20 and finished at the same place on October 6, after twenty races. Nico Rosberg was crowned series champion.-Season schedule:... |
Team ISR ISR Racing ISR Racing is a racing team from Czech Republic, created in 1993 by Igor Salaquarda. The team is currently competing in International Formula Master and also in Sports car racing.- History :... |
17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21st |
| 2003 | Formula BMW ADAC 2003 Formula BMW ADAC season The 2003 Formula BMW ADAC season was the sixth Formula BMW ADAC season. The season began at Hockenheimring on April 26 and finished at the same place on October 5, after twenty races... |
SONAX-ISR ISR Racing ISR Racing is a racing team from Czech Republic, created in 1993 by Igor Salaquarda. The team is currently competing in International Formula Master and also in Sports car racing.- History :... -Charouz Charouz Racing System Charouz Racing System is a racing team from Czech Republic, created in 1985 by Antonín Charouz. Currently the team is competing in Auto GP and the Le Mans Series.- History :... |
20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 13th |
| 2004 | German Formula Three Championship German Formula Three Championship The German Formula Three Championship – currently titled the ATS Formel 3 Cup – is Germany's national Formula Three series. In the hierarchy of motor racing formulae, Formula Three is placed between national Formula Renault and championships such as GP2... |
Team ISR ISR Racing ISR Racing is a racing team from Czech Republic, created in 1993 by Igor Salaquarda. The team is currently competing in International Formula Master and also in Sports car racing.- History :... |
17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 11th |
| 2005 | Formula 3 Euro Series | Team ISR ISR Racing ISR Racing is a racing team from Czech Republic, created in 1993 by Igor Salaquarda. The team is currently competing in International Formula Master and also in Sports car racing.- History :... |
20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23rd |
| Macau Grand Prix Macau Grand Prix The Macau Grand Prix is a motor-racing event held annually in Macau, one of China's Special Administrative Regions. It is known for being the only street circuit racing event in which both car and motorcycle races are held... |
HBR Motorsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | NC | |
| 2006 | Formula 3 Euro Series | Team ISR ISR Racing ISR Racing is a racing team from Czech Republic, created in 1993 by Igor Salaquarda. The team is currently competing in International Formula Master and also in Sports car racing.- History :... |
20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22nd |
| Masters of Formula 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 27th | ||
| F3000 International Masters 2006 F3000 International Masters season The 2006 F3000 International Masters season was the second season of what the following year would become the International Formula Master. The series was won by Czech Jan Charouz for the Charouz Racing System team.-Teams and drivers:-Race calendar:... |
Charouz Racing System Charouz Racing System Charouz Racing System is a racing team from Czech Republic, created in 1985 by Antonín Charouz. Currently the team is competing in Auto GP and the Le Mans Series.- History :... |
2 | 0 | 0 | ? | 2 | 16 | 12th | |
| 2006–07 | A1 Grand Prix 2006-07 A1 Grand Prix season The 2006–07 A1 Grand Prix season was the second season for the A1 Grand Prix series.It began on 1 October 2006, at Circuit Park Zandvoort, and the season ended at Brands Hatch on 29 April 2007. A1 Team Germany won it with 128 points, 35 points lead ahead Team New Zealand.-Teams:24 teams, each... |
A1 Team Czech Republic A1 Team Czech Republic A1 Team Czech Republic is the defunct Czech team of A1 Grand Prix, an international racing series. Although no official announcement was made, the team's flag icon was removed from the A1GP website, and they do not appear in the 2008-09 season results page.... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27† | 12th† |
| 2007 | Formula 3 Euro Series | HBR Motorsport | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17th |
| Masters of Formula 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 16th | ||
| International Formula Master 2007 International Formula Master season The 2007 International Formula Master season was the inaugural International Formula Master series season. The season started on the weekend of May 18–20 at Valencia, and served as a support series to the World Touring Car Championship in all the latter's European races except Zandvoort,... |
Team ISR ISR Racing ISR Racing is a racing team from Czech Republic, created in 1993 by Igor Salaquarda. The team is currently competing in International Formula Master and also in Sports car racing.- History :... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36th | |
| 2007–08 | A1 Grand Prix 2007-08 A1 Grand Prix season The 2007-08 A1 Grand Prix season was the third in the relatively short history of the championship.- Teams :All teams used same A1 Grand Prix car including chassis , engine and tyre... |
A1 Team Czech Republic A1 Team Czech Republic A1 Team Czech Republic is the defunct Czech team of A1 Grand Prix, an international racing series. Although no official announcement was made, the team's flag icon was removed from the A1GP website, and they do not appear in the 2008-09 season results page.... |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10† | 19th† |
| 2008 | International Formula Master 2008 International Formula Master season The 2008 International Formula Master season was the second International Formula Master series season.-Teams and drivers:All teams use a Tatuus chasis with a Honda K20A engine-Pre-Season Testing Schedule:-Race calendar:-Drivers:... |
Team ISR ISR Racing ISR Racing is a racing team from Czech Republic, created in 1993 by Igor Salaquarda. The team is currently competing in International Formula Master and also in Sports car racing.- History :... |
16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24th |
| 2009 | Le Mans Series – GT1 2009 Le Mans Series season The 2009 Le Mans Series season was the sixth season of Automobile Club de l'Ouest's Le Mans Series. It was contested over five events between 5 April and 13 September 2009.... |
IPB Spartak Racing Reiter Engineering Reiter Engineering GmbH & Co Kg is a German racing team founded in 1994. The company is named after engineer and founder Hans Reiter. In 2000, Reiter entered a Lamborghini in the FIA GT Championship with its own Diablo GT built by the team... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 10th |
| Formula Renault 3.5 Series | RC Motorsport RC Motorsport RC Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Italy.... |
13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29th | |
| Prema Powerteam Prema Powerteam Prema Powerteam is a motorsports team from Italy. It currently operates in the World Series by Renault, but has also taken part in Formula Three Euroseries and Italian Formula 3. The team was founded in 1984. Also this team was a part of Toyota Driver Programme.-Formula Three Euroseries:-World... |
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| 2010 | Formula Renault 3.5 Series | ISR Racing ISR Racing ISR Racing is a racing team from Czech Republic, created in 1993 by Igor Salaquarda. The team is currently competing in International Formula Master and also in Sports car racing.- History :... |
14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 11th |
† – Team standings.