Tim Coronel facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tim Coronel
Coronel in 2015
Nationality	Dutch
Born	(1972-04-05) 5 April 1972 (age 53) Naarden, Netherlands
Related to	Tom Coronel (twin brother) Rocco Coronel (nephew)
SEAT León Eurocup career
Debut season	2008
Current team	SUNRED Engineering
Car no.	19
Previous series
2009 2006-08 2005 2003-04 1998–2002 1997 1995-96 1994	WTCC Dutch BMW 130i Cup Dutch Porsche GT3 Cup Dutch Alfa 147 Challenge Dutch Touring Car Championship German F3 Formula Opel Eurocup Dutch Citroën AX Cup
Championship titles
1994 2003 2005	Dutch Citroën AX Cup Dutch Alfa 147 Challenge Dutch Porsche GT3 Cup

Tim Alfa Coronel, born on April 5, 1972, in Naarden, Netherlands, is a Dutch professional racing driver. He is well-known for being the twin brother of Tom Coronel, who also races in the World Touring Car Championship. Tim has competed in many different types of races, from circuit racing to the challenging Dakar Rally.

Tim Coronel's Racing Journey

Tim Coronel started his racing career with a bang! In 1994, when he was 22 years old, he won the Dutch Citroën AX Cup. This early success showed his talent and passion for speed.

Early Wins and Touring Cars

After his first win, Tim moved into single-seater racing, which means cars with open wheels, like Formula 1 cars. He raced in the Formula Opel Eurocup and then in German F3.

In 1998, Tim switched to "Touring Cars." These are modified versions of regular production cars. He raced a Mitsubishi Carisma in the Dutch Championship, steadily improving his results each year. He later raced a Lexus IS200 and a Renault Clio.

Tim continued to show his winning spirit by taking home more titles. He won the Dutch Alfa Romeo 147 Challenge in 2003 and the Dutch Porsche GT3 Cup in 2005. From 2006 to 2008, he competed in the Dutch BMW 130i Cup. In 2009, he joined the SEAT León Eurocup. His strong performance there earned him a special chance to race in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) at Brno, driving for the same team as his twin brother, Tom.

From Circuit to Desert: The Dakar Rally

Tim Coronel is also famous for his adventures in the Dakar Rally. This is a very tough off-road race that covers thousands of kilometers across deserts and rough terrain.

In January 2009, Tim and his brother Tom competed together in the Dakar Rally for the first time, driving a Bowler Nemesis. Tim loved the challenge so much that he returned in 2010 and 2011, driving a special vehicle called a McRae Buggy. He won the "solo-class" in both of those years, which means he was the best driver competing without a co-driver. Tim has continued to participate in the Dakar Rally almost every year, showing his incredible endurance and determination.

Racing Achievements

Tim Coronel has a long history of competing in the Dakar Rally, one of the world's most challenging races. Here are his results:

Dakar Rally Results

This table shows Tim Coronel's performance in the Dakar Rally over the years. "DNF" means "Did Not Finish," which happens when a driver has to stop racing before the end of the rally, often due to mechanical problems.

Year	Class	Vehicle	Position	Stages won
2007	Cars	Bowler	46th	0
2008	Event cancelled – replaced by the 2008 Central Europe Rally
2009	Cars	Bowler	71st	0
2010		McRae	50th	0
2011			36th	0
2012			44th	0
2013		Suzuki	56th	0
2014			DNF	0
2015		GoKoBra	DNF	0
2016		Suzuki	35th	0
2017		Jefferies	45th	0
2018			35th	0
2019			43rd	0
2020			28th	0
2021			26th	0
2022		Century	DNF	0

See also

In Spanish: Tim Coronel para niños