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Helmet of Christian Klien

Flag of Austria Christian Klien

nationality Austrian age 40 years old born February 7, 1983 hometown Hohenems

Racing highlights

20222ndFanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup Pro-Am Cup
20202ndInternational GT Open - GT3 PROAM
20143rdEuropean Le Mans Series - LMP2
20122ndBathurst 12 Hour Race - Class C
20083rd76th 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP1 class
20032ndFormula 3 Euro Series
20031stMasters of Formula 3
20021stFormula Renault 2.0 Germany
20013rdFormula BMW ADAC

Racing career summary

Races entered261
Wins30
Podiums69
Pole positions19
Fastest laps19
Race win percentage11.5%
Podium percentage26.4%

Disclaimer: the data and summaries are all taken from the data available in the career details section further below on this page. If you know of things missing or have corrections, please log in and submit them.

Driver comparisons

The latest Head-to-Head comparisons generated for Christian Klien.

Christian Klien vs. Mark Webber | Christian Klien vs. Albert Costa Balboa

Career overview – years in numbers

The following numbers are a summary of the more detailed information available in the Career details further below on the page. Seasons spanning over two years (for example 2013-14 championships) have their race results accounted for in the year the championship ends.

2022Racing14 races4 wins7 podiums0 pole position3 fastest race laps
2021Racing13 races1 win1 podium1 pole positions1 fastest race lap
2020Racing15 races4 wins7 podiums4 pole position1 fastest race lap
2018Racing16 races1 win1 podium0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2017Racing7 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2016Racing2 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2015Racing7 races0 wins1 podium0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2014Racing6 races1 win3 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2013Racing10 races1 win3 podiums2 pole position3 fastest race laps
2012Racing8 races1 win2 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2011Racing5 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2010Racing3 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2009Racing3 races1 win1 podium0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2008Racing4 races0 wins2 podiums0 pole position1 fastest race lap
2007Racing0 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2006Racing15 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2005Racing14 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2004Racing18 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2003Racing21 races4 wins9 podiums6 pole position3 fastest race laps
2002Racing22 races4 wins11 podiums2 pole position7 fastest race laps
2001Racing19 races5 wins13 podiums3 pole position? fastest race laps
2000Racing19 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position? fastest race laps
1999Racing20 races3 wins8 podiums1 pole positions? fastest race laps

Career details – the racing career of Christian Klien

2022 Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup

PositionPointsTeam
26th10JP Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
40000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
McLaren 720S GT3McLaren 4.0 turboPirelli
Click to show race results for Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup 2022.

2022 ADAC GT Masters

PositionPointsTeam
0JP Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
McLaren 720S GT3McLaren 4.0 turboPirelli
Click to show race results for ADAC GT Masters 2022.

2022 Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup Pro-Am Cup

PositionPointsTeam
2nd99.5JP Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
84703
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
McLaren 720S GT3McLaren 4.0 turboPirelli
Click to show race results for Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup Pro-Am Cup 2022.

2021 International GT Open - Pro-Am

PositionPointsTeam
8th29JP Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
61111
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
McLaren 720S GT3
Click to show race results for International GT Open - Pro-Am 2021.

2021 Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Powered by AWS - Pro Cup

PositionPointsTeam
0JP Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
McLaren 720S GT3McLaren 4.0 turboPirelli
Click to show race results for Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Powered by AWS - Pro Cup 2021.

2021 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters

PositionPointsTeam
Guest driverJP Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
60000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
McLaren 720S GT3McLaren 4.0 turboMichelin
Click to show race results for Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters 2021.

2020 International GT Open - GT3 PROAM

PositionPointsTeam
2nd62JP Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
124741
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Mercedes-AMG GT3 2016Mercedes-Benz 6.2
Click to show race results for International GT Open - GT3 PROAM 2020.

2020 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Powered by AWS

PositionPointsTeam
0JP Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Mercedes-AMG GT3Mercedes-Benz 6.2Pirelli
Click to show race results for GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Powered by AWS 2020.

2020 Intercontinental GT Challenge

PositionPointsTeam
0JP Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Mercedes-AMG GT3Mercedes-Benz 6.2Pirelli
Click to show race results for Intercontinental GT Challenge 2020.

2020 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Powered by AWS - Pro-Am Cup

PositionPointsTeam
26th2JP Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Mercedes-AMG GT3Mercedes-Benz 6.2Pirelli
Click to show race results for GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Powered by AWS - Pro-Am Cup 2020.

2018 Blancpain GT Series - Sprint Cup Pro

PositionPointsTeam
13th15.5Emil Frey Lexus Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
100000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lexus RC F GT3
Click to show race results for Blancpain GT Series - Sprint Cup Pro 2018.

2018 Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup - Pro

PositionPointsTeam
9th35Emil Frey Lexus Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
51100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lexus RC F GT3
Click to show race results for Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup - Pro 2018.

2018 Total 24 Hours of Spa - Pro Class

PositionPointsTeam
13th0Emil Frey Lexus Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lexus RC F GT3Toyota 5.4
Click to show race results for Total 24 Hours of Spa - Pro Class 2018.

2017 Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup - Pro

PositionPointsTeam
28th1Emil Frey Jaguar Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
50000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Emil Frey Jaguar G3Pirelli
Click to show race results for Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup - Pro 2017.

2017 Autobacs Super GT Series - GT300

PositionPointsTeam
0Team Taisan Sard
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Audi R8 LMSYokohama
Click to show race results for Autobacs Super GT Series - GT300 2017.

2017 Intercontinental GT Challenge

PositionPointsTeam
0Emil Frey Jaguar Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Jaguar XKRJaguar 5.0Pirelli
Click to show race results for Intercontinental GT Challenge 2017.

2016 Blancpain Endurance Series - GT3 Overall

PositionPointsTeam
41st6Emil Frey Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Emil Frey Jaguar G3
Click to show race results for Blancpain Endurance Series - GT3 Overall 2016.

2015 FIA World Endurance Championship - LMP1

PositionPointsTeam
34th0Team ByKOLLES
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
CLM P1/01AER V6 Turbo
Click to show race results for FIA World Endurance Championship - LMP1 2015.

2015 FIA World Endurance Driver's Championship

PositionPointsTeam
0Team ByKolles
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
?????
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
CLM P1/01AER 2.4 turboMichelin

2015 Super GT Japan - GT500

PositionPointsTeam
0Lexus Team Sard
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lexus RC F
Click to show race results for Super GT Japan - GT500 2015.

2015 Renault Sport Trophy - Endurance

PositionPointsTeam
0Zele Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Renault Sport R.S. 01NISMO 3.8L V6 TurboMichelin
Click to show race results for Renault Sport Trophy - Endurance 2015.

2015 Renault Sport Trophy - Elite

PositionPointsTeam
0Zele Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Renault Sport R.S. 01NISMO 3.8 V6 TurboMichelin
Click to show race results for Renault Sport Trophy - Elite 2015.

2014 European Le Mans Series - LMP2

PositionPointsTeam
3rd68Newblood by Morand Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
51300
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Morgan (Judd)
Click to show race results for European Le Mans Series - LMP2 2014.

2014 Le Mans 24h - LMP2 class

PositionPointsTeam
6th0Newblood by Morand Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Morgan (Judd)
Click to show race results for Le Mans 24h - LMP2 class 2014.

2013 Australian GT Championship presented by Pirelli

PositionPointsTeam
0Erebus Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20111
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
Click to show race results for Australian GT Championship presented by Pirelli 2013.

2013 Superstars International Series

PositionPointsTeam
24th8Scuderia Giudici
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
BMW M3 E92
Click to show race results for Superstars International Series 2013.

2013 Auto GP

PositionPointsTeam
18th6Zele Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola B05/52 (Zytek)
Click to show race results for Auto GP 2013.

2013 European Le Mans Series - LMP2

PositionPointsTeam
11th28Morand Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Morgan (Judd)
Click to show race results for European Le Mans Series - LMP2 2013.

2013 ADAC Procar - Division I

PositionPointsTeam
9th10Liqui Moly Team Engstler
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
21112
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
BMW 320si E90

2012 Bathurst 12 Hour Race - Class C

PositionPointsTeam
2nd0queenslandhouseandland.com
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lotus Exige S (Toyota)

2012 Superstars International Series

PositionPointsTeam
17th32Swiss Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
21100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Maserati Quattroporte
Click to show race results for Superstars International Series 2012.

2012 V8 SuperTourers New Zealand Endurance Championship

PositionPointsTeam
30th150MPC Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
?????
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Holden VE Commodore (Chevrolet)
Click to show race results for V8 SuperTourers New Zealand Endurance Championship 2012.

2012 International V8 Supercars Championship

PositionPointsTeam
51st168Walkinshaw Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
30000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Holden VE Commodore5.0L V8 NADunlop
Click to show race results for International V8 Supercars Championship 2012.

2012 V8 SuperTourers New Zealand Championship

PositionPointsTeam
47th193MPC Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Holden VE Commodore (Chevrolet)
Click to show race results for V8 SuperTourers New Zealand Championship 2012.

2012 Armor All Bathurst 12 Hour

PositionPointsTeam
9th0queenslandhouseandland.com
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
?????
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lotus Exige S

2011 Le Mans 24h - LMP1 class

PositionPointsTeam
0Aston Martin Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Aston Martin AMR-One

2011 International V8 Supercars Championship

PositionPointsTeam
77th60Rod Nash Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Ford FG Falcon5.0L V8 NADunlop
Click to show race results for International V8 Supercars Championship 2011.

2011 Intercontinental Le Mans Cup - LMP1

PositionPointsTeam
0Aston Martin Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola B09/60 (Aston Martin)
Click to show race results for Intercontinental Le Mans Cup - LMP1 2011.

2011 Le Mans Series - LMP1

PositionPointsTeam
0Aston Martin Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola B09/60 (Aston Martin)

2010 Formula 1 - Test and reserve drivers

PositionPointsTeam
0HRT F1 Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
HRT F110 (Cosworth)

2010 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
27th0HRT F1 Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
30000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
HRT F110Cosworth CA2010Bridgestone
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2010.

2009 Formula 1 - Test driver

PositionPointsTeam
0BMW Sauber F1 Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.

2009 American Le Mans Series - LMP1

PositionPointsTeam
16th20Team Peugeot Total
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Peugeot 908 HDi FAP
Click to show race results for American Le Mans Series - LMP1 2009.

2009 Le Mans Series - LMP1

PositionPointsTeam
10th11Peugeot Total
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
11100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Peugeot 908 HDi FAP
Click to show race results for Le Mans Series - LMP1 2009.

2009 77th 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP1 class

PositionPointsTeam
6th0Team Peugeot Total
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Peugeot 908 HDi FAPPeugeot 5.5 turbo dieselMichelin
Click to show race results for 77th 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP1 class 2009.

2008 Formula 1 - Test driver

PositionPointsTeam
0BMW Sauber F1 Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.

2008 76th 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP1 class

PositionPointsTeam
3rd0Peugeot Sport Total
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Peugeot 908 HDi FAPPeugeot 5.5 turbo dieselMichelin
Click to show race results for 76th 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP1 class 2008.

2008 American Le Mans Series - LMP1

PositionPointsTeam
12th26Peugeot Sport Total
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10101
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Peugeot 908 HDi
Click to show race results for American Le Mans Series - LMP1 2008.

2008 Procar BMW M1 Revival

PositionPointsTeam
0
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20???
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
BMW M1

2007 Formula 1 - Test driver

PositionPointsTeam
0Honda Racing F1 Team, Spyker F1 Team, Force India F1
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.

2006 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
18th2Red Bull Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
150000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Red Bull RB2Ferrari 2.4Michelin
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2006.

2006 Formula 1 - Test driver

PositionPointsTeam
0Lucky Strike Honda Racing F1 Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.

2005 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
15th9Red Bull Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
140000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Red Bull RB1Cosworth TJ 3.0Michelin
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2005.

2004 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
16th3Jaguar Racing F1 Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
180000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Jaguar R5bCosworth CR 3.0Michelin
Jaguar R5Cosworth CR 3.0Michelin
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2004.

2004 Formula 1 - Test driver

PositionPointsTeam
0Red Bull Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.

2003 Masters of Formula 3

PositionPointsTeam
1st0ADAC Berlin-Brandenburg
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
11100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Dallara F302 (Mercedes)
Click to show race results for Masters of Formula 3 2003.

2003 Formula 3 Euro Series

PositionPointsTeam
2nd89Mücke Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
203863
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Dallara F302 (AMG Mercedes)
Click to show race results for Formula 3 Euro Series 2003.

2003 Formula 1 - Test driver

PositionPointsTeam
0Jaguar Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.

2002 Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup

PositionPointsTeam
6th92JD Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
80100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Tatuus FR2000Renault

2002 Formula Renault 2.0 Germany

PositionPointsTeam
1st278JD Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
1441027
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
Click to show race results for Formula Renault 2.0 Germany 2002.

2001 Formula BMW ADAC

PositionPointsTeam
3rd232Team Rosberg
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
195133?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.

2000 Formula BMW ADAC

PositionPointsTeam
10th57Team Rosberg
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
19000?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.

1999 Formula BMW Junior

PositionPointsTeam
4th193ADAC Sport München
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20381?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
ADAC Formula Junior


DriverDB Rating graph

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