Christian Vietoris

German racing driver and DTM competitor

Christian Vietoris - German racing driver and DTM competitor
Born

April 1st, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Competed in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) as a professional racing driver. Started career in karting before progressing to single-seaters and ultimately touring cars. Secured a seat with Mercedes-Benz in the DTM, driving for HWA AG. Participated in various international racing events, showcasing skills in high-stakes environments. Gained recognition for consistent performances and competitive spirit.

Competed in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters

Drove for Mercedes-Benz in the DTM series

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