Zhang Shan Qi
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Zhang Shan Qi is a racecar driver from China. He competed in Australian Formula 3
in 2009 and 2010, and the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup in 2010 and 2011.
Zhang Shan Qi who was born in Heilongjiang
, China
in 1991. He is the only child of his family. He was brought to live and study in Guangzhou with his parents. Shan Qi has always been interested in motor racing and have been looking for opportunities to participate since young. Shan Qi came to know his mentor who is also his current coach, Chen Wei Liang and joined PTRS Racing in the year 2007.
Championships. In the 2009 season
, he drove a part season for R-Tek Motorsport Services in the National A class. He finished 13th in class with 8 points.
For the 2010 season
, he moved to Team BRM
and the Gold Star class. He finished the season in fourth place overall with 97 points. His best finishes in a race were fourth places at Mallala Motor Sport Park and Morgan Park Raceway
.
race. His team was the sole entry in the class and it won the class honours.
In May 2011, Zhang Shan Qi again wins the Formula Le Mans class with teammates Luca Moro and Nicolas Marroc of Hope Polevision Racing at the 1000km of Spa-Francorchamps
.
In June 2011, Zhang Shan Qi also took part in the Ferrari Challenge APAC. He finished 13th overall and 10th in class in the first race at Zhuhai International Circuit
due to a problem with his door, but performed strongly in race 2, he finished third overall and second in class.
In November 2011, Zhang Shan Qi will drive a Formula Le Mans car at Zhuhai International Circuit
, at the final round of the ILMC
again. He and teammate Chen Wai-Liang qualified 12th and finished in 17th place overall in the race.
Australian Formula 3
The Kumho Tyres Australian Formula 3 Championship is a motor racing championship for FIA Formula Three racing cars and is now the official Australian Drivers' Championship. Growing out of Australian Formula 2 racing into a series for the first time in 1999, it has grown into the premier Australian...
in 2009 and 2010, and the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup in 2010 and 2011.
Zhang Shan Qi who was born in Heilongjiang
Heilongjiang
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, China
China
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in 1991. He is the only child of his family. He was brought to live and study in Guangzhou with his parents. Shan Qi has always been interested in motor racing and have been looking for opportunities to participate since young. Shan Qi came to know his mentor who is also his current coach, Chen Wei Liang and joined PTRS Racing in the year 2007.
Asian Formula Renault Challenge
At the age of 17, Zhang Shan Qi achieved his dream of becoming a racing driver. On 21 Sept 2008, he entered his first ever race. In his first race he failed to finish but in the second race, he finished 13th.Australian Formula 3
Zhang Shan Qi took part in the 2009 and 2010 Australian Formula 3Australian Formula 3
The Kumho Tyres Australian Formula 3 Championship is a motor racing championship for FIA Formula Three racing cars and is now the official Australian Drivers' Championship. Growing out of Australian Formula 2 racing into a series for the first time in 1999, it has grown into the premier Australian...
Championships. In the 2009 season
2009 Australian Drivers' Championship
The 2009 Australian Drivers' Championship was a CAMS sanctioned national motor racing title with the championship winner receiving the 2009 CAMS Gold Star award. The 2009 championship was the 53rd Australian Drivers' Championship and the fifth to be contested with open wheel racing cars constructed...
, he drove a part season for R-Tek Motorsport Services in the National A class. He finished 13th in class with 8 points.
For the 2010 season
2010 Australian Drivers' Championship
The 2010 Australian Drivers' Championship was a CAMS sanctioned national motor racing title with the championship winner receiving the 2010 CAMS Gold Star award. The 2010 championship was the 54th Australian Drivers' Championship and the sixth to be contested with open wheel racing cars constructed...
, he moved to Team BRM
Team BRM
Team BRM, formerly known as Bronte Rundle Motorsport, is the leading open-wheel motor racing team in Australia. The team have competed in Australian Formula 3 for over a decade winning several titles, including the Australian Drivers' Championship...
and the Gold Star class. He finished the season in fourth place overall with 97 points. His best finishes in a race were fourth places at Mallala Motor Sport Park and Morgan Park Raceway
Morgan Park Raceway
Morgan Park Raceway is a motorsports complex located at Old Stanthorpe Road near Warwick, in Queensland, Australia and is operated by the Warwick District Sporting Car Club Inc. The venue features a race circuit with five different layouts....
.
Intercontinental Le Mans Cup
In November 2010, he raced for Hope Polevision Racing in the Formula Le Mans category in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup - 1000km of Zhuhai2010 1000 km of Zhuhai
The 2010 1000 km of Zhuhai was an auto race held on 5–7 November 2010 at the Zhuhai International Circuit in Zhuhai, China. The 1000 km of Zhuhai was the first race in China to be run under Automobile Club de l'Ouest regulations, and the second race to be held under the guise of the...
race. His team was the sole entry in the class and it won the class honours.
In May 2011, Zhang Shan Qi again wins the Formula Le Mans class with teammates Luca Moro and Nicolas Marroc of Hope Polevision Racing at the 1000km of Spa-Francorchamps
2011 1000 km of Spa
The 2011 1000 km of Spa-Francorchamps will be held at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on May 7, 2011. It was the second round of the 2011 Le Mans Series season and the 2011 Intercontinental Le Mans Cup...
.
In June 2011, Zhang Shan Qi also took part in the Ferrari Challenge APAC. He finished 13th overall and 10th in class in the first race at Zhuhai International Circuit
Zhuhai International Circuit
Zhuhai International Circuit is located at Jin Ding town in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.Motorsport started in Zhuhai when it hosted a race on its street circuit in 1993, racing continued until 1996 when the motor racing circuit was constructed and became China’s...
due to a problem with his door, but performed strongly in race 2, he finished third overall and second in class.
In November 2011, Zhang Shan Qi will drive a Formula Le Mans car at Zhuhai International Circuit
Zhuhai International Circuit
Zhuhai International Circuit is located at Jin Ding town in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.Motorsport started in Zhuhai when it hosted a race on its street circuit in 1993, racing continued until 1996 when the motor racing circuit was constructed and became China’s...
, at the final round of the ILMC
2011 6 Hours of Zhuhai
The 2011 6 Hours of Zhuhai is a sports car racing event held at the Zhuhai International Circuit on November 13, 2011. It is the seventh and final round of the 2011 Intercontinental Le Mans Cup.-Qualifying Result:...
again. He and teammate Chen Wai-Liang qualified 12th and finished in 17th place overall in the race.