Zhang Zhendong (, born 16 May 1992) is a Chinese racing driver currently competing in the
TCR International Series
The TCR International Series was an international Touring car racing, touring car championship. The championship was promoted by World Sporting Consulting (WSC), founded by former World Touring Car Championship manager Marcello Lotti. It was ma ...
and
China Touring Car Championship
The China Touring Car Championship (CTCC; ) is a touring car racing series based in China and sanctioned by Lisheng Sports. It was established in 2004 following the opening of Shanghai International Circuit
The Shanghai International Circuit ...
. Having previously competed in the
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
Porsche Carrera Cup (sometimes abbreviated PCC) is a number of One-Design, one-make racing by Porsche premier series competed with, initially Porsche 911 Carrera Cup, then later Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars. The cars are specifically built by Porsc ...
,
Formula Masters China
Formula Masters China, FMCS () (previously known as Formula Pilota China), was a single-seater racing series based in Asia. The series was created in 2011 after the success of the Formula Abarth championship that was created a year before.
Eve ...
and
Asian Formula Renault Challenge amongst others.
Racing career
Zhang began his career in 2007 in the
Asian Formula Renault Challenge, he continued in the championship until 2008. In 2008 he also raced in the
Formula Asia 2.0, he finished the season tenth in the championship standings that year. For 2010 he switched to the
China Touring Car Championship
The China Touring Car Championship (CTCC; ) is a touring car racing series based in China and sanctioned by Lisheng Sports. It was established in 2004 following the opening of Shanghai International Circuit
The Shanghai International Circuit ...
, driving for the Haima team, he continued with the team for 2011, taking a single victory on his way to finishing sixth in the standings that year. For 2012 he switched to the Volkswagen team, finishing his first season the team eleventh in standings. Continuing with the team for many seasons, he won the championship in 2015 and 2016, taking several victories and podiums. In 2013 he raced in the
Formula Masters China
Formula Masters China, FMCS () (previously known as Formula Pilota China), was a single-seater racing series based in Asia. The series was created in 2011 after the success of the Formula Abarth championship that was created a year before.
Eve ...
series. For 2014 he raced in the
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
Porsche Carrera Cup (sometimes abbreviated PCC) is a number of One-Design, one-make racing by Porsche premier series competed with, initially Porsche 911 Carrera Cup, then later Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars. The cars are specifically built by Porsc ...
, he continued in the series for two further seasons, along with his CTCC programme.
In September 2017 it was announced that he would race in the
TCR International Series
The TCR International Series was an international Touring car racing, touring car championship. The championship was promoted by World Sporting Consulting (WSC), founded by former World Touring Car Championship manager Marcello Lotti. It was ma ...
, driving an
Audi RS 3 LMS TCR
The Audi RS 3 LMS TCR is a racing car built according to the TCR Touring Car, TCR rule system. It is based on the Audi A3, Audi RS 3 sedan. It has also undergone significant widening, as well as racing spoilers have been fitted to the car, as we ...
for
ZZZ Team.
Racing record
Complete TCR International Series results
(
key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)
References
External links
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1992 births
Living people
TCR International Series drivers
Chinese racing drivers
FIA Motorsport Games drivers
Asian Formula Renault Challenge drivers
Formula Masters China drivers
TCR Asia Series drivers
Asia Racing Team drivers
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia drivers
Sportspeople from Shanghai
TCR China Touring Car Championship drivers
Hyundai Motorsport drivers
Nürburgring 24 Hours drivers
TCR World Tour drivers