Dries vanthoor

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DRIES VANTHOOR

Height

1.70 meters

Birthday

April 20, 1998

Hometown

Zolder, Belgium

Favorite car

BMW X5M

Favourite circuit

Macau

Favorite food

Chicken, rice and curry

Most memorable moment

First win 24h Nürburgring 2019

Favorite race event

24h le mans

Stats

wins

sprint champion

poles

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Career

In 2024

Dries Vanthoor Shines in FIA WEC with Le Mans Pole and Fuji Podium for BMW

I continued to make waves in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), competing with BMW M Team WRT and piloting the BMW M Hybrid V8 in the highly competitive Hypercar class. My standout performance came at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where I secured pole position during the regular qualifying session, showcasing my speed and skill on one of motorsport’s biggest stages. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in securing a second-place finish at the 6 Hours of Fuji, marking the BMW M Hybrid V8’s first podium in the FIA WEC, a major milestone for both the team and the car.

In 2023

Dries Vanthoor Joins BMW Motorsport and Competes in FIA WEC with Team WRT

I made a significant career move by joining BMW Motorsport after several years of success with Audi. This transition marked an exciting new chapter in my racing journey. I also competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with Team WRT, further showcasing my versatility and adaptability in endurance racing at the highest level. The year marked my continued evolution as a top-tier driver in the global motorsport arena.

Podcast

“Over The Limit” is a podcast hosted by Belgian professional racing drivers and brothers, Laurens and Dries Vanthoor. In this series, they delve into their experiences in motorsport, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at their lives both on and off the track. With a blend of humor and candidness, the Vanthoor brothers discuss their personal journeys, share untold stories, and invite guests from various sectors—both within and outside of motorsport—to share their career insights and personal anecdotes.

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BERGHOFF TOYS

As a professional racing driver, Dries Vanthoor is thrilled to be an ambassador for Berghoff Toys, a brand renowned for creating high-quality, innovative toys that inspire imagination and creativity in children. Having grown up with a passion for motorsport, Dries connects with the brand’s mission to ignite excitement and spark curiosity in the next generation. Berghoff Toys fosters a sense of fun and learning, while nurturing an early love for racing and adventure.

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