Michael Ammermüller facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Michael Ammermüller
Ammermüller in 2010
Nationality	German
Born	(1986-02-14) 14 February 1986 (age 39) Pocking, West Germany
Porsche Supercup career
Debut season	2012
Current team	SSR Huber Racing
Racing licence	FIA Platinum
Car no.	4
Former teams	BWT Lechner Racing
Starts	84
Wins	11
Poles	12
Fastest laps	14
Best finish	1st in 2017, 2018, 2019
Previous series
2008 2007-09 2007 2006-07 2004 2004	International Formula Master A1 Grand Prix Formula Renault 3.5 Series GP2 Series German Formula Renault Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup
Championship titles
2020 2017-2019	ADAC GT Masters Porsche Supercup

Ammermüller driving for Carlin Motorsport in the Donington Park round of the 2007 Formula Renault 3.5 Series season.

Ammermüller competing for A1 Team Germany at the 2008–09 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, South Africa.

Ammermüller as the Red Bull Racing Formula One team's third driver at the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Ammermüller competing in the German Carrera Cup.

Ammermüller at the Red Bull Ring in 2018

Michael Ammermüller (born on February 14, 1986) is a professional racing driver from Germany. He started his career in different junior racing series. Later, he became a test and reserve driver for the Red Bull Racing Formula One team in 2007.

After his time in Formula One, he raced for Germany in the A1 Grand Prix series. This was during the 2007–08 and 2008–09 seasons. He then spent two seasons competing in the ADAC GT Masters. In 2012, Michael joined the Porsche Supercup series with Walter Lechner Racing. He achieved great success there, winning three championships in a row: in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Early Racing Career

Michael Ammermüller began his racing journey in 2004. He drove in the German Formula Renault series. He also competed in the Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup that same year.

In 2006, he joined the GP2 Series with the Arden International team. This series is known for being a stepping stone to Formula One.

Becoming a Formula One Driver

Michael was part of the Red Bull Junior Team. This team helps young drivers get into Formula One. When a spot opened up at the Red Bull Racing Formula One team, Michael was chosen. He became the third driver for the last three races of the 2006 season.

He tested the Formula One car for the first time on September 14, 2006. This test helped him get the special license needed to drive in Formula One. After being the third driver, Red Bull signed him as a full-time test driver for the 2007 season.

Michael's 2007 GP2 Series season was cut short due to an injury. Another driver, Sébastien Buemi, took his place for a while. However, when Sebastian Vettel moved to another Formula One team, Michael took over his seat in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. In 2008, he raced in the International Formula Master series.

A1 Grand Prix Series

From 2007 to 2008, Michael Ammermüller represented Germany in the A1 Grand Prix series. This series was like a "World Cup of Motorsport," where drivers raced for their home countries.

During a race in Malaysia in 2007–08, Michael had a few incidents with other cars. He was later disqualified from the main race. Despite this, he showed his skill by winning his first race just three weeks later in Zhuhai, China.

Racing Achievements

Michael Ammermüller has had a successful career in various racing series. He has won multiple races and championships.

Career Summary

This table shows a summary of Michael Ammermüller's racing career. It lists the series he competed in, his team, and his final position.

^† As Ammermüller was a guest driver, he was not able to score points. ^* Season still in progress.

See also

In Spanish: Michael Ammermüller para niños