Timo Bernhard and Porsche Motorsports – this connection easily belongs together. The performance of Timo and his successful career of 20 years in Porsche Motorsports is remarkable and unique. Timo is the only Porsche factory driver who counts victories in every offered sportscar category with Porsche. Timo started his Motorsport career in 1999 at the Porsche Junior programme. After being selected as factory driver Timo won the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany in 2001. At the American Le Mans-Series he won the title at the GT class and has been the LMP2 champion in 2007 and 2008 with the RS Spyder sportscar. The biggest success in his career Timo achieved in 2017 by winning the overall victory with the 919 Hybrid at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – a team performance that impresses him until today.
Timo also won five overall titles at the 24 Hours Nürburgring. In 2018 he positioned a new track racing record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 5:19,55 minutes with the 919 Hybrid Evo. As down-to-earth sportsman, Timo was always working hard for living his dream at Porsche Motorsports. He became one of the most successfull long distance driver and was honored in the FIA Hall of Fame in 2019. Early on in his career as professional driver Timo is working as instructor and coach on qualified trainees. Since December 2019 he was ending his career as Porsche factory driver and became Porsche brand ambassador where he can share his experiences and passion for Porsche.
Personal details
Date of Birth: February 24th 1981
Place of Birth: Homburg (Germany)
Nationality: German
Residence: Bruchmühlbach-Miesau (Germany)
Hobbies: Running, Music, Rallye
Homepage: www.timo-bernhard.de
Instagram: @timo_bernhard_offical, @team_75_bernhard
Twitter: @Timo_Bernhard
The career of Timo Bernhard
| Year |
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| 2020 |
Porsche brand ambassador |
| 2019 |
20 years anniversary as Porsche factory driver End of career in December at the Night of Champions FIA Hall of Fame |
| 2018 |
24 Hrs. Le Mans 24 Hrs. Spa-Francorchamps New track record Nürburgring in 5:19,55 Minuten with the 919 Hybrid Evo ADAC GT Masters |
| 2017 | Overall victory 24 Hrs. Le Mans and 1st WEC (with Bamber/Hartley)
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| 2015 |
1st WEC (with Hartley/Webber) 2nd 24 Hrs. Le Mans |
| 2014 |
3rd Silverstone |
| 2013 |
2nd 24 Hrs. Le Mans (GT) 1st 24 Hrs. Nürburgring (SP7) Start LMP1-Testing programme 1st ADAC Saarland Rallye (German Rallye Championships) |
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2012 |
2nd 12 Hrs. Sebring |
| 2011 |
1st 24 Hrs. Nürburgring |
| 2010 |
1st 24 Hrs. Le Mans (Audi) ADAC Motorsport: Person of the Year |
| 2009 |
1st 24 Hrs. Nürburgring 4th Grand-Am Series (DP) |
| 2008 |
Overall victory American Le Mans Series LMP2: RS Spyder 1st 12 Hrs. Sebring (ALMS) 1st 24 Hrs. Nürburgring |
| 2007 |
Overall victory American Le Mans Series LMP2: RS Spyder 1st 24 Hrs. Nürburgring |
| 2006 |
3rd American Le Mans Series LMP2 1st 24 Hrs. Nürburgring |
| 2005 |
2nd American Le Mans Series LMP2 2nd 24 Hrs. Nürburgring |
| 2004 |
1st American Le Mans Series (GT) 1st 12 Hrs. Sebring (ALMS, GT) 1st Petit Le Mans (ALMS, GT) 3rd 24 Hrs. Nürburgring 2nd 24 Hrs. Spa |
| 2003 |
2nd American Le Mans Series (GT) 1st Petit Le Mans (ALMS, GT) 1st 24 Hrs. Daytona 3rd 24 Hrs. Nürburgring |
| 2002 |
3rd Porsche Michelin Supercup 4th American Le Mans Series (GT) 1st 24 Hrs. Daytona (GT) 1st 24 Hrs. Le Mans (GT) 2nd 24 Hrs. Nürburgring |
| 2001 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Germany |
| 2000 |
Porsche Junior: 3rd Porsche Carrera Cup Germany |
