Patric Niederhauser
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Patric Niederhauser is a professional racing driver
from Switzerland
. He is the current champion of the Formula Abarth Italian Series
.
, Niederhauser graduated to single–seaters
, racing in the newly–launched Formula Abarth
series in Italy
for Jenzer Motorsport
. Race victory at in Varano
and another five podiums at the end of the season saw him finish as runner-up in the Italian series, Niederhauser remained in Formula Abarth for a second season in 2011
, when the series split in European and Italian series. He won the Italian Series title in clash with teammate (till Spa round) Sergey Sirotkin
, taking six wins in fourteen races. In European Series the Swiss driver finished as runner-up with five race victories, 37 points behind Sirotkin.
, finishing on podium in both races.
† - As Niederhauser was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.
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 Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. He is the current champion of the Formula Abarth Italian Series
Formula Abarth
Formula Abarth , is an open wheel racing series based in Italy and Europe . The first season was in 2005.During 2008 and 2009 the main Formula Azzurra category has been known as the Trofeo Alboreto...
.
Karting
Niederhauser began karting in 2006 and raced primarily in his native Switzerland for the majority of his career, working his way up from the junior ranks to progress through to the KF2 category by 2009, when he finished as runner-up in Swiss Karting Championship.Formula Abarth
In 20102010 Formula Abarth season
The 2010 Formula Abarth season was the sixth season of the former Formula Azzurra, and the first under its new guise of "Formula Abarth". It started on April 24 at Misano and finished on October 14 in Monza after fourteen races held at seven meetings....
, Niederhauser graduated to single–seaters
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...
, racing in the newly–launched Formula Abarth
Formula Abarth
Formula Abarth , is an open wheel racing series based in Italy and Europe . The first season was in 2005.During 2008 and 2009 the main Formula Azzurra category has been known as the Trofeo Alboreto...
series in Italy
Italy
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for Jenzer Motorsport
Jenzer Motorsport
Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position....
. Race victory at in Varano
Autodromo Riccardo Paletti
Autodromo Riccardo Paletti is a motorsport race track near Varano in the Province of Parma, Italy.The track began as a small oval in 1969, and this was then expanded to a full , 11 turn race track...
and another five podiums at the end of the season saw him finish as runner-up in the Italian series, Niederhauser remained in Formula Abarth for a second season in 2011
2011 Formula Abarth season
The 2011 Formula Abarth season will be the seventh season of the former Formula Azzurra, and the second under its guise of "Formula Abarth". It will be the first split in European and Italian series....
, when the series split in European and Italian series. He won the Italian Series title in clash with teammate (till Spa round) Sergey Sirotkin
Sergey Sirotkin (racing driver)
Sergey Sirotkin is a professional racing driver from Russia. He is the current champion of the Formula Abarth European Series.-Karting:...
, taking six wins in fourteen races. In European Series the Swiss driver finished as runner-up with five race victories, 37 points behind Sirotkin.
Formula Renault
During the 2010 Niederhauser also contested a single round of the Formula Renault 2.0 Middle European Championship at DijonDijon-Prenois
Dijon-Prenois is a motor racing circuit located in Prenois, near Dijon, France. The undulating track is noted for its fast, sweeping bends....
, finishing on podium in both races.
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Formula Abarth 2010 Formula Abarth season The 2010 Formula Abarth season was the sixth season of the former Formula Azzurra, and the first under its new guise of "Formula Abarth". It started on April 24 at Misano and finished on October 14 in Monza after fourteen races held at seven meetings.... |
Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position.... |
14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 106 | 2nd |
| Formula Renault 2.0 Middle European Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | N/A | NC† | ||
| 2011 | Formula Abarth Italian Series 2011 Formula Abarth season The 2011 Formula Abarth season will be the seventh season of the former Formula Azzurra, and the second under its guise of "Formula Abarth". It will be the first split in European and Italian series.... |
Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position.... |
14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 149 | 1st |
| Formula Abarth European Series 2011 Formula Abarth season The 2011 Formula Abarth season will be the seventh season of the former Formula Azzurra, and the second under its guise of "Formula Abarth". It will be the first split in European and Italian series.... |
14 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 138 | 2nd |
† - As Niederhauser was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.