Marlon Stöckinger
| Marlon Stöckinger | |
|---|---|
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Stöckinger in 2013 | |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born |
4 April 1991 Manila, Philippines |
| GP2 Series career | |
| Debut season | 2015 |
| Current team | Status Grand Prix |
| Car no. | 22 |
| Starts | 21 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| Best finish | 26th in 2015 |
| Previous series | |
| 2013-2015 2011-2012 2009–2010 2009 2008 |
Formula Renault 3.5 Series GP3 Series Formula Renault 2.0 UK Formula Renault UK Winter Series Formula BMW Europe |
Marlon Alexander Stöckinger (born 4 April 1991 in Manila) is a Filipino-Swiss racing driver, who raced for Status Grand Prix in the 2012 GP3 Series and currently driving for Lotus F1 Team Juniors in the 2013 World Series by Renault. He is the first Filipino to win a formula race in Europe.[1]
Stöckinger is the 2006 Asian Karting Champion, 2007 Philippine Rotax Max Champion and the 2008 Formula BMW Pacific Scholarship Winner.[2]
Early life
Stöckinger was born in Manila, Philippines. He is the son of a Swiss businessman and racing enthusiast, Tom Stöckinger, and Filipina Egin San Pedro;[3] He grew up in the Philippines until he was 17 and then went to Europe to pursue a racing career. In 2013, He is also host for Top Gear Philippines (along with Richard Gomez (Season 1-3), Gary Valenciano (Season 1 only), Apl.de.ap (Season 2 onwards) and Jolina Magdangal (Season 4 onwards).
Racing career
Early career
Prior to joining the Formula Renault series, Stöckinger won titles and honors from international derbies such as the Formula BMW Pacific 2008 Championships, the Senior Rotax Max World Finals 2007, the Asian Karting Championship 2006, the Junior Rotax Max-World Finals 2005 and the Philippine Shell Super Karting Series 2002. He participated at the 2008 Formula BMW Europe season - the championship's maiden season after the merger of the British and German series — as a guest driver, racing at the Hungaroring (21st and 23rd place), Valencia Street Circuit (15th and 23rd place) and at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (20th and 21st).
Formula Renault (2009–2010)
Stöckinger made his debut at the UK championship in 2009 at 18 years of age, joining other newcomers including Harry Tincknell, Matias Laine and Will Stevens.[4] He arrived 20th on his debut at Brands Hatch and eventually finished 25th in the championship with 56 points. His best result was an eleventh place at round eight at Oulton Park.
The following season began at Thruxton on 3 April 2010 and will end on 10 October at Brands Hatch, after twenty rounds held in England, and for the first time since 2006, Scotland.[5] After arriving 10th in his first race of the year, the Filipino-Swiss driver was able to finish third at Rockingham Motor Speedway, his best result ever in two seasons. At the Croft Circuit (round 8) he started from pole and finished the race first, becoming the first Filipino to have won a formula race in Europe.[1] The performance was then followed by a second place in the same circuit, behind Lewis Williamson.
GP3 Series (2011–2012)
The following year, Stöckinger moved to the GP3 series, where he suited up for Atech CRS Grand Prix in the 2011 GP3 Series season.
Going into his second year in the GP3 Series, the Filipino was assessed by Status Grand Prix during their autumn tests. Stöckinger was regularly featured in the Top 5 of the time sheets at Barcelona, Valencia and Jerez tests, and impressed the team with his performances.[6] In February 2012, Stöckinger left Atech GP and signed to join Status Grand Prix for the 2012 GP3 Series season.[6] Stöckinger collected his first win in the 2012 GP3 Series at Monaco and set his first pole position and the fastest lap of the race.[7][8]
Formula Renault 3.5 Series (2013-2015)
He became a member of the Lotus F1 Team in February 2013, serving as one of seven junior team drivers. Stockinger and the other six young drivers will be supported by Lotus in all areas such as driving skills, physical fitness, health and nutrition, social and mental development, business ethics and principals, as well as PR training as a preparation for their future careers.[9]
It was confirmed that Stöckinger will stay and drive for Lotus F1 on 2014 Formula Renault 3.5 season alongside newly recruited Matthieu Vaxiviere of France and former French F4 Champion.
GP2 Series (2015-)
On 5 March 2015, it was confirmed Stöckinger would reunite with Status as one of their drivers in the 2015 GP2 season.
Racing record
Complete GP3 Series results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ATECH CRS GP | TUR FEA Ret |
TUR SPR 23 |
ESP FEA 26 |
ESP SPR Ret |
VAL FEA 14 |
VAL SPR 16 |
GBR FEA 16 |
GBR SPR Ret |
GER FEA Ret |
GER SPR DNS |
HUN FEA 12 |
HUN SPR 17 |
BEL FEA Ret |
BEL SPR 10 |
ITA FEA 19 |
ITA SPR 13 |
29th | 0 |
| 2012 | Status Grand Prix | ESP FEA 2 |
ESP SPR 19 |
MON FEA 8 |
MON SPR 1 |
VAL FEA 19 |
VAL SPR 11 |
GBR FEA 16 |
GBR SPR Ret |
GER FEA 16 |
GER SPR 11 |
HUN FEA 9 |
HUN SPR 13 |
BEL FEA 14 |
BEL SPR 16 |
ITA FEA 7 |
ITA SPR 4 |
10th | 55 |
Complete Formula Renault 3.5 Series results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Lotus | MNZ 1 14 |
MNZ 2 12 |
ALC 1 19 |
ALC 2 DNS |
MON 1 Ret |
SPA 1 20 |
SPA 2 17 |
MSC 1 8 |
MSC 2 12 |
RBR 1 8 |
RBR 2 7 |
HUN 1 13 |
HUN 2 7 |
LEC 1 15 |
LEC 2 10 |
CAT 1 Ret |
CAT 2 9 |
18th | 23 |
| 2014 | Lotus | MNZ 1 14 |
MNZ 2 2 |
ALC 1 4 |
ALC 2 Ret |
MON 1 11 |
SPA 1 9 |
SPA 2 11 |
MSC 1 7 |
MSC 2 11 |
NÜR 1 5 |
NÜR 2 3 |
HUN 1 15 |
HUN 2 14 |
LEC 1 6 |
LEC 2 13 |
JER 1 Ret |
JER 2 9 |
9th | 73 |
| 2015 | Lotus | ALC 1 |
ALC 2 |
MON 1 |
SPA 1 |
SPA 2 |
HUN 1 |
HUN 2 |
RBR 1 Ret |
RBR 2 6 |
SIL 1 |
SIL 2 |
NÜR 1 11 |
NÜR 2 7 |
BUG 1 15 |
BUG 2 11 |
JER 1 17 |
JER 2 14 |
17th | 14 |
Complete GP2 Series results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Status Grand Prix | BHR FEA 11 |
BHR SPR 19 |
ESP FEA Ret |
ESP SPR 20 |
MON FEA 19 |
MON SPR 18 |
AUT FEA 19 |
AUT SPR 19 |
GBR FEA 19 |
GBR SPR 22 |
HUN FEA 19 |
HUN SPR 23 |
BEL FEA 17 |
BEL SPR 19 |
ITA FEA Ret |
ITA SPR 19 |
RUS FEA Ret |
RUS SPR Ret |
BHR FEA 13 |
BHR SPR 19 |
ABU FEA 18 |
ABU SPR C |
26th | 0 |
References
- 1 2 "Fil-Swiss teen first Pinoy to win a formula race in Europe". ABS-CBN News. 23 June 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
- ↑ "Handsome Formula racer Marlon Stockinger is in town". Manila Bulletin. 6 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ↑ "Young Swiss Filipino Racing to Success". Global Nation. 8 April 2008. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ↑ "Reigning Champions Join Newcomer In Formula Renault UK". renaultsport.co.uk. 2009-02-18. Retrieved 2009-04-06.
- ↑ "Renault Sport Championships make welcome return to Knockhill". renaultsport.co.uk (Renault Sport). 2009-12-02. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
- 1 2 "Filipino-Swiss driver Marlon Stockinger joins Status GP for 2012". 6 February 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
- ↑ "Stockinger storms to first win at Monaco". GP3 Series. 2012-05-26. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
- ↑ "Email Template — Geometric". Statusgrandprix.createsend1.com. 2012-05-13. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
- ↑ "Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website". Formula1.com. 2013-02-15. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
External links
- Marlon Stöckinger's personal website
- Marlon Stöckinger career summary at DriverDB.com
- Marlon Stöckinger on Twitter
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