Daniel Abt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Daniel Abt
Abt at the 2018 Berlin ePrix
Nationality	German
Born	(1992-12-03) 3 December 1992 (age 32) Kempten, Germany
Formula E career
Debut season	2014–15
Racing licence	FIA Gold
Car no.	33
Former teams	Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, Nio 333 FE Team
Starts	69
Championships	0
Wins	2
Podiums	10
Poles	2
Fastest laps	8
Best finish	5th in 2017–18
Finished last season	21st
Previous series
2013–14 2012 2011 2010 2008–09	GP2 Series GP3 Series Formula 3 Euro Series German Formula Three ADAC Formel Masters
Championship titles
2009	ADAC Formel Masters

Daniel Johannes Abt (born December 3, 1992) is a German former racing driver. He is well-known for racing and winning in Formula E. He competed with the Audi Sport ABT team. Before that, Daniel raced in other series like German Formula Three and GP3. He also won the 2009 ADAC Formel Masters championship. Currently, Daniel is taking a break from racing. He works as a TV expert for Formula E coverage on Sat.1.

Daniel Abt's Racing Journey

Early Days in ADAC Formel Masters

Daniel Abt was born in Kempten, Germany. In 2008, he started racing in formula cars. He joined the ADAC Formel Masters series. This was for his father's team, Abt Sportsline. He started from the very front (pole position) four times. He also finished in the top three several times.

In 2009, Daniel raced his second season in ADAC Formel Masters. He won eight races that year. He became the champion, beating Klaus Bachler. He also got seven pole positions. This means he started first in those races. He had a total of ten podium finishes.

Moving Up to Formula Three

After racing as a guest in 2009, Daniel joined the German Formula Three Championship in 2010. He raced for the Van Amersfoort Racing team. He won two races and finished on the podium ten times. He ended the season as the runner-up. This means he was second overall.

In 2011, Daniel joined the Formula 3 Euro Series. He finished seventh in the season. He earned four third-place finishes. He also tested an DTM car for Audi.

Racing in GP3 and GP2

In 2012, Daniel Abt joined Lotus GP for the GP3 Series. He had tested very well with them. He won two races and finished on the podium seven times. He ended the season as the runner-up in GP3.

In 2013, Daniel signed with ART Grand Prix for the GP2 Series. This was a tougher challenge for him. He finished 22nd in his first year. He continued in GP2 in 2014 with Hilmer Motorsport.

Formula E Adventures (2014–2020)

Daniel Abt racing in the 2014 Punta del Este ePrix.

On February 13, 2014, it was announced that Daniel would race in the first-ever Formula E season. He joined his family's team, Audi Sport ABT. His teammate was Lucas di Grassi.

First Season (2014–15)

Daniel finished third in the very first Formula E race. However, he was later penalized. This was because of some changes made to his car. He ended up in 10th place for that race. He achieved one podium finish and one pole position that season. He finished 11th in the championship.

Winning Races (2017–18)

Daniel Abt won his first Formula E race in the 2018 Mexico City ePrix. This was a big moment for him. It happened after he had raced in 38 Formula E events.

A Challenge and a New Team (2019–20)

In May 2020, Daniel Abt faced a challenge. He was suspended by his Audi team. This happened because someone else pretended to be him during an online racing game. Soon after, he left the team.

About a month later, Daniel found a new team. He signed with the Nio 333 FE Team. He replaced Ma Qinghua, who could not travel to Berlin.

Taking a Break from Racing (2021–Present)

In November 2020, Daniel Abt shared his plans. He decided to take a break from competitive racing. He had an offer to race in the 2020-21 Formula E season. But he chose to step away for a while.

Instead, he became a TV expert. He worked as a co-commentator for Sat.1's Formula E coverage. Daniel said it was not a "goodbye to motorsports." He felt that taking a year off was "the right way" for him. He was very excited about this new role.

More About Daniel Abt

From 2008 to 2010, Daniel was part of the Deutsche Post Speed Academy. He won the Academy's top award in 2009 and 2010. This made him "Germany's motorsport talent of the year." Since 2010, he has also been part of Volkswagen's program for young talents.

Daniel Abt's Family and Business

Daniel Abt's family is very involved in motorsport. His father, Hans-Jürgen Abt, owns the Abt Sportsline team. This team races in series like the DTM. His family also owns a company that makes cars better. They mostly work on Audi cars. Daniel's uncle, Christian Abt, is also a racing driver. He raced in DTM for many years.

Daniel Abt is also a managing director. He helps run a company called Abt Lifestyle GmbH.

Racing Record

Career Summary

Images for kids

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  Abt driving in the 2014 Punta del Este ePrix

See also

In Spanish: Daniel Abt para niños