1. Alexandros "Alex" Margaritis is a Greek-German racing driver who is best known for competing in the German-based Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters touring car championship.
13 Facts About Alexandros Margaritis
1. 2.
Alexandros Margaritis had his first experience of karting in 1996, and in 1997, he competed in the ICA Junior class, in which he secured the championship runner-up position.
3.
Alexandros Margaritis spent the next two seasons competing in the International Junior class in Germany, finishing 4th overall in 1999.
4.
Alexandros Margaritis achieved one podium finish and two pole positions during the first year and retained a place in the series in 2004.
5.
In 2005, Alexandros Margaritis moved from formula racing to touring cars when an opportunity arose in one of Europe's most high-profile touring car championships.
6.
Alexandros Margaritis was signed by Mucke Motorsport, which was making the same transition between disciplines.
7.
Alexandros Margaritis then moved to Persson Motorsport as the third driver in its 2006 line-up alongside Mathias Lauda and Jean Alesi.
8.
Alexandros Margaritis was classified 11th in the standings, with a total of 11 points, and achieved a best finish of 5th position in the season's first race.
9.
Alexandros Margaritis finished 10th in the overall drivers standings with 16 points, achieving two 4th places.
10.
On 27 February 2008, Alexandros Margaritis announced his intention to leave the DTM and seek a position in another championship or category, citing as a primary factor the handicap of competing in year-old cars against machinery of factory specification.
11.
In 2008, Alexandros Margaritis switched his focus to GT cars: He competed in the 24 Hours of Spa for Phoenix Racing.
12.
Alexandros Margaritis drove for Triple H Team Hegersport and Phoenix Racing.
13.
In 2012 Alexandros Margaritis switched to Team Heico to share a car with Lance David Arnold.