Bernd Mayländer
German race car driver and pace car driver
Born
May 29th, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Born in 1971, this German race car driver began his career in karting before moving to professional racing. He gained recognition as a driver in various racing series, including touring cars and GT racing. Since 2000, served as the official safety car driver for Formula 1, leading the field under caution conditions and playing a crucial role in maintaining safety during races. The driver's extensive experience and skill behind the wheel have established a considerable reputation in the motorsport community.
Official safety car driver for Formula 1 since 2000
Competed in DTM series with several teams
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