Johannes Theobald
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Johannes Theobald is a racing driver
from Germany
.
debut in the entry–level Formula König
series in 2003, finishing the year in 12th position. The following season he scored nine podium places to be classified as runner–up behind Ronny Wechselberger, who won all 14 races in the championship.
, racing in the same SMS Seyffarth
Junior Team as his brother Julian
. After failing to start either race at the fourth round at the Lausitzring
, he switched from a Renault
to a Mercedes
–powered Dallara F304
for the remaining races. He scored three points to finish the season in 17th place.
Theobald remained in the series for 2006, but due to budget constraints he competed in the secondary Trophy Class for older specification Dallara chassis. Despite again missing a round of the championship at the Lausitzring, he accumulated three class wins and a further eleven podium places to finish as runner–up behind Latvian
Harald Schlegelmilch
. In the overall standings, he finished tied on points with Natacha Gachnang
and was classified in 14th place on countback.
In 2007, Theobald originally started the season without a drive, but joined Christian Vietoris
at Josef Kaufmann Racing for a one-off round at the Nürburgring
, finishing the two races in 9th and 11th places respectively.
at Eurointernational for the penultimate round of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series season in Estoril
, lining up alongside his brother Julian in the team. He finished the two races in 25th and 19th places respectively.
pre-event test at Brands Hatch
. Whilst Julian took part in the Brands Hatch meeting, Johannes was unable to compete due to him undergoing his final university
exams back in Germany. However, in September 2010, he did make his debut in the series, racing in the penultimate round of the season
at Oschersleben
.
At the start of 2011
, Theobald signed up with his brother to compete in a full season of the series.
* Season in progress
* Season in progress
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 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...
.
Formula König
After spending his early years karting in his native Germany, Theobald made his Formula RacingFormula racing
Formula racing is a term that refers to various forms of open wheeled single seater motorsport. Its origin lies in the nomenclature that was adopted by the FIA for all of its post-World War II single seater regulations, or formulae. The best known of these formulæ are Formula One, Formula Two, and...
debut in the entry–level Formula König
Formula König
Formula König was an open wheel racing series based in Germany and sponsored by German automobile company König Komfort- und Rennsitze GmbH . It ran from 1988 to 2004 as a single-seater feeder series...
series in 2003, finishing the year in 12th position. The following season he scored nine podium places to be classified as runner–up behind Ronny Wechselberger, who won all 14 races in the championship.
Formula Three
In 2005, Theobald graduated to the German Formula Three ChampionshipGerman 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...
, racing in the same SMS Seyffarth
Jan Seyffarth
Jan Seyffarth is a German racing driver. He has competed in such series as the FIA GT3 European Championship, Rolex Sports Car Series and Porsche Supercup.-External links:* *...
Junior Team as his brother Julian
Julian Theobald
Julian Theobald is a racing driver from Germany.-Formula König:After a long karting career, Theobald stepped up to single-seaters in 2002, racing in the Formula König series in his native Germany...
. After failing to start either race at the fourth round at the Lausitzring
EuroSpeedway Lausitz
The EuroSpeedway Lausitz is a race track located near Klettwitz in the state of Brandenburg in Eastern Germany, near the borders of Poland and the Czech Republic...
, he switched from a Renault
Renault
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, and in the past, autorail vehicles, trucks, tractors, vans and also buses/coaches. Its alliance with Nissan makes it the world's third largest automaker...
to a Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz in motorsport
Throughout its long history, Mercedes-Benz has been involved in a range of motorsport activities, including sportscar racing and rallying, and is currently active in Formula Three, DTM and Formula One.-Early history:...
–powered Dallara F304
Dallara
Dallara Automobili is an Italian chassis manufacturer for various motor racing series, being most notable for its near-monopoly in Formula 3 since 1993...
for the remaining races. He scored three points to finish the season in 17th place.
Theobald remained in the series for 2006, but due to budget constraints he competed in the secondary Trophy Class for older specification Dallara chassis. Despite again missing a round of the championship at the Lausitzring, he accumulated three class wins and a further eleven podium places to finish as runner–up behind Latvian
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
Harald Schlegelmilch
Harald Schlegelmilch
Haralds Šlēgelmilhs, known internationally as Harald Schlegelmilch is a Latvian racing driver.-Career:...
. In the overall standings, he finished tied on points with Natacha Gachnang
Natacha Gachnang
Natacha Gachnang is a Swiss race driver and the cousin of Formula One driver Sébastien Buemi.-Career:...
and was classified in 14th place on countback.
In 2007, Theobald originally started the season without a drive, but joined Christian Vietoris
Christian Vietoris
Christian Vietoris is a German racing driver.-Karting:Vietoris started his career through karting, the most common entry point and all racing drivers, in 1994...
at Josef Kaufmann Racing for a one-off round at the Nürburgring
Nürburgring
The Nürburgring is a motorsport complex around the village of Nürburg, Germany. It features a modern Grand Prix race track built in 1984, and a much longer old North loop track which was built in the 1920s around the village and medieval castle of Nürburg in the Eifel mountains. It is located about...
, finishing the two races in 9th and 11th places respectively.
Formula Renault 3.5 Series
In October 2007, Theobald replaced Alessandro CiompiAlex Ciompi
Alessandro "Alex" Ciompi is an Italian racing driver. He has competed in such series as Euroseries 3000, Formula Renault 3.5 Series and the Italian Formula Three Championship.-External links:* *...
at Eurointernational for the penultimate round of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series season in Estoril
Autódromo do Estoril
The Autódromo do Estoril is a race course in Portugal, owned by state-run holding management company Parpública. Its length is . It was the home of the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix from 1984 to 1996....
, lining up alongside his brother Julian in the team. He finished the two races in 25th and 19th places respectively.
Formula Two
In July 2010, Theobald and his brother both took part in the FIA Formula Two ChampionshipFIA Formula Two Championship
-Chassis:Named after both Jonathan Palmer and Patrick Head, the Williams JPH1 chassis and survival cell is of carbon fibre composite monocoque construction. The car was designed to comply with 2005 FIA F1 Safety Regulations. Head protection conforms to the latest 2009 F1 standards...
pre-event test at Brands Hatch
Brands Hatch
Brands Hatch is a motor racing circuit near West Kingsdown in Kent, England. First used as a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, it hosted 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently holds many British and international racing events...
. Whilst Julian took part in the Brands Hatch meeting, Johannes was unable to compete due to him undergoing his final university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
exams back in Germany. However, in September 2010, he did make his debut in the series, racing in the penultimate round of the season
2010 FIA Formula Two Championship season
The 2010 FIA Formula Two Championship season was the second year of the FIA Formula Two Championship. The championship began on April 18 at Silverstone and concluded on September 19 at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, after nine double-header rounds....
at Oschersleben
Motorsport 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...
.
At the start of 2011
2011 FIA Formula Two Championship season
The 2011 FIA Formula Two Championship season was the third year of the FIA Formula Two Championship. The championship began on 17 April at Silverstone and finished on 30 October at the Circuit de Catalunya, after eight double-header rounds and all in support of International GT Open racing...
, Theobald signed up with his brother to compete in a full season of the series.
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Formula König Formula König Formula König was an open wheel racing series based in Germany and sponsored by German automobile company König Komfort- und Rennsitze GmbH . It ran from 1988 to 2004 as a single-seater feeder series... |
? | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 12th |
| 2004 | Formula König Formula König Formula König was an open wheel racing series based in Germany and sponsored by German automobile company König Komfort- und Rennsitze GmbH . It ran from 1988 to 2004 as a single-seater feeder series... |
Böhm Motorsport | 14 | 0 | 0 | ? | 9 | 191 | 2nd |
| 2005 | 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... |
SMS Seyffarth Jan Seyffarth Jan Seyffarth is a German racing driver. He has competed in such series as the FIA GT3 European Championship, Rolex Sports Car Series and Porsche Supercup.-External links:* *... Junior Team |
14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17th |
| 2006 | German Formula Three Championship – Trophy Class 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... |
SMS Seyffarth Jan Seyffarth Jan Seyffarth is a German racing driver. He has competed in such series as the FIA GT3 European Championship, Rolex Sports Car Series and Porsche Supercup.-External links:* *... Motorsport |
18 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 126 | 2nd |
| German Formula Three Championship – Overall 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... |
18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 14th | ||
| 2007 | 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... |
Josef Kaufmann Racing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| Formula Renault 3.5 Series | Eurointernational | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37th | |
| 2010 | FIA Formula Two Championship 2010 FIA Formula Two Championship season The 2010 FIA Formula Two Championship season was the second year of the FIA Formula Two Championship. The championship began on April 18 at Silverstone and concluded on September 19 at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, after nine double-header rounds.... |
MotorSport Vision MotorSport Vision MotorSport Vision is one of the world's foremost motorsport organisations, and the leading operator of UK motor racing venues. MSV has a portfolio ranging from major two and four wheel championships to organising the PalmerSport corporate driving event.... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 2011 | FIA Formula Two Championship 2011 FIA Formula Two Championship season The 2011 FIA Formula Two Championship season was the third year of the FIA Formula Two Championship. The championship began on 17 April at Silverstone and finished on 30 October at the Circuit de Catalunya, after eight double-header rounds and all in support of International GT Open racing... |
MotorSport Vision MotorSport Vision MotorSport Vision is one of the world's foremost motorsport organisations, and the leading operator of UK motor racing venues. MSV has a portfolio ranging from major two and four wheel championships to organising the PalmerSport corporate driving event.... |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0* | 19th* |
Complete Formula Two Results
(Races in bold indicate pole position; Races in italics indicate fastest lap)| Year | No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 2010 FIA Formula Two Championship season The 2010 FIA Formula Two Championship season was the second year of the FIA Formula Two Championship. The championship began on April 18 at Silverstone and concluded on September 19 at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, after nine double-header rounds.... |
28 | SIL 1 Silverstone Circuit Silverstone Circuit is an English motor racing circuit next to the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. The circuit straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border, with the current main circuit entry on the Buckinghamshire side... |
SIL 2 Silverstone Circuit Silverstone Circuit is an English motor racing circuit next to the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. The circuit straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border, with the current main circuit entry on the Buckinghamshire side... |
MAR 1 Marrakech Street Circuit The Marrakech Street Circuit is a temporary street circuit in Agdal district, Marrakech, Morocco. The circuit is venturing by MGP.... |
MAR 2 Marrakech Street Circuit The Marrakech Street Circuit is a temporary street circuit in Agdal district, Marrakech, Morocco. The circuit is venturing by MGP.... |
MON 1 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.... |
MON 2 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.... |
ZOL 1 Zolder The Circuit Zolder, also known as Circuit Terlaemen, is an undulating motorsport race track in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.Built in 1963, Zolder hosted the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix on 10 separate occasions in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the 1980 Belgian motorcycle Grand Prix. The F1 circus... |
ZOL 2 Zolder The Circuit Zolder, also known as Circuit Terlaemen, is an undulating motorsport race track in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.Built in 1963, Zolder hosted the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix on 10 separate occasions in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the 1980 Belgian motorcycle Grand Prix. The F1 circus... |
ALG 1 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... |
ALG 2 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... |
BRH 1 Brands Hatch Brands Hatch is a motor racing circuit near West Kingsdown in Kent, England. First used as a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, it hosted 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently holds many British and international racing events... |
BRH 2 Brands Hatch Brands Hatch is a motor racing circuit near West Kingsdown in Kent, England. First used as a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, it hosted 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently holds many British and international racing events... |
BRN 1 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... |
BRN 2 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... |
OSC 1 Motorsport 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... 16 |
OSC 2 Motorsport 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... 13 |
VAL 1 Circuit de Valencia Circuit Ricardo Tormo, also known as Circuit de Valencia and officially named Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo, is a motorsport race track located in Cheste and built in 1999. It has a capacity of 120,000 spectators and seating for 60,000... 11 |
VAL 2 Circuit de Valencia Circuit Ricardo Tormo, also known as Circuit de Valencia and officially named Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo, is a motorsport race track located in Cheste and built in 1999. It has a capacity of 120,000 spectators and seating for 60,000... 12 |
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| 2011 2011 FIA Formula Two Championship season The 2011 FIA Formula Two Championship season was the third year of the FIA Formula Two Championship. The championship began on 17 April at Silverstone and finished on 30 October at the Circuit de Catalunya, after eight double-header rounds and all in support of International GT Open racing... |
22 | SIL 1 Silverstone Circuit Silverstone Circuit is an English motor racing circuit next to the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. The circuit straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border, with the current main circuit entry on the Buckinghamshire side... Ret |
SIL 2 Silverstone Circuit Silverstone Circuit is an English motor racing circuit next to the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. The circuit straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border, with the current main circuit entry on the Buckinghamshire side... 16 |
MAG 1 14 |
MAG 2 11 |
SPA 1 Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race. It is also home to the all Volkswagen club event, 25 Hours of Spa, run by the Uniroyal Fun Cup. It is one of the most challenging race tracks in the world, mainly due to its... 12 |
SPA 2 Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race. It is also home to the all Volkswagen club event, 25 Hours of Spa, run by the Uniroyal Fun Cup. It is one of the most challenging race tracks in the world, mainly due to its... Ret |
NÜR 1 Nürburgring The Nürburgring is a motorsport complex around the village of Nürburg, Germany. It features a modern Grand Prix race track built in 1984, and a much longer old North loop track which was built in the 1920s around the village and medieval castle of Nürburg in the Eifel mountains. It is located about... |
NÜR 2 Nürburgring The Nürburgring is a motorsport complex around the village of Nürburg, Germany. It features a modern Grand Prix race track built in 1984, and a much longer old North loop track which was built in the 1920s around the village and medieval castle of Nürburg in the Eifel mountains. It is located about... |
BRH 1 Brands Hatch Brands Hatch is a motor racing circuit near West Kingsdown in Kent, England. First used as a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, it hosted 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently holds many British and international racing events... |
BRH 2 Brands Hatch Brands Hatch is a motor racing circuit near West Kingsdown in Kent, England. First used as a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, it hosted 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently holds many British and international racing events... |
SPL 1 |
SPL 2 |
MON 1 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.... |
MON 2 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.... |
CAT 1 Circuit de Catalunya The Circuit de Catalunya is a racetrack in Montmeló, to the north of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. With long straights and a variety of corners, the Circuit de Catalunya is seen as an all-rounder circuit.-History:... |
CAT 2 Circuit de Catalunya The Circuit de Catalunya is a racetrack in Montmeló, to the north of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. With long straights and a variety of corners, the Circuit de Catalunya is seen as an all-rounder circuit.-History:... |
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