1. In 1995, Timo Scheider joined the German Formula Renault 1800 championship and won it in his first year.
14 Facts About Timo Scheider
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Timo Scheider clinched second place behind Nick Heidfeld in 1997 with three wins but his performance deteriorated the next year when he finished seventh, despite three victories.
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Timo Scheider spent the next five years of his racing career in DTM for Opel.
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Timo Scheider finished in first place at the 24 Hours Nurburgring.
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In 2004, Timo Scheider retained his eighth place in DTM and was tenth in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring.
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Timo Scheider left the DTM in 2005, which became a busy year for Timo Scheider.
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Timo Scheider joined Vitaphone Racing in the FIA GT Championship, where he finished second.
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Timo Scheider won the Spa 24 Hours and at Istanbul.
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Timo Scheider was 13th overall and class winner in the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
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Timo Scheider was selected for A1 Team Germany that year.
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Timo Scheider therefore become the only second DTM driver after Bernd Schneider to defend his title.
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Timo Scheider finished second in the opening round in Barcelona.
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Timo Scheider will make his Extreme E debut in the 2023 season for Carl Cox Motorsport with Christine GZ as his teammate.
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Timo Scheider will be the team principal and driver for a new team called SUN Minimeal XE Team in the 2024 season alongside Klara Andersson.