André Lotterer
Race car driver, 24 Hours of Le Mans winner
Born
November 19th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A racing driver from Germany, competed in various motor racing series. Achieved significant success in endurance racing, particularly with a strong performance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Also participated in Formula E and had a successful career in the Super Formula series. Noted for a dedication to racing and significant contributions to teams across multiple championships.
Won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times (2011, 2012, 2014)
Competed in Formula E
Participated in the Super Formula series
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