Christian Abt

Christian Abt

German racing driver
Date of Birth: 08.05.1967
Country: Germany

Content:
  1. Christian Abt: Renowned German Racing Driver
  2. DTM Success
  3. Endurance Racing Achievements

Christian Abt: Renowned German Racing Driver

Early Life and Career Origins

Born on May 8, 1967, in Kempten, Germany, Christian Abt came from a family immersed in the world of racing. His older brother, Hans-Jürgen Abt, managed Abt Sportsline, a company specializing in tuning Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. Christian's racing career began in karting, where he later transitioned to German Formula BMW, winning the championship in 1991. He followed this up with a victory in the German Formula 3 series the following year.

DTM Success

In 1999, Abt made history by winning the German Super Touring Car Championship in a privately entered all-wheel-drive Audi A4. His title triumph was marred by a controversial incident at the Nürburgring where his main rival, Uwe Alzen, crashed out. Investigations revealed that Alzen's teammate, Roland Asch, had deliberately caused the collision.

In 2000, Abt joined his brother's team in the revived DTM series. With Audi's entry into the championship, he became a works driver for the team managed by his brother. After a successful stint in DTM, Abt decided to retire from the series in 2007 but continued to compete in the German Porsche Carrera Cup during DTM weekends.

Endurance Racing Achievements

Abt also ventured into endurance racing, achieving two second-place finishes at the prestigious 24 Hours of Nürburgring in 1997 and 2003. His success on the endurance circuit further cemented his reputation as one of Germany's most accomplished racing drivers.

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