Weiron Tan is a Malaysian racing driver who last competed in the GT World Challenge Asia for Audi Sport Team Absolute.
15 Facts About Weiron Tan
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Weiron Tan previously competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Jackie Chan DC Racing, where he, along with Jazeman Jaafar and Nabil Jeffri, became the first and only driver from Malaysia to win an FIA-sanctioned race at the international level.
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In 2011, Weiron Tan made his racing debut in Europe, competing in the WSK Series under the Works Kosmic Racing Kart Team.
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Weiron Tan was the only Malaysian among 6 other young international drivers chosen in the AirAsia Team Lotus Driver Development Program in 2011, later known as the Caterham F1 Academy.
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In 2011, Weiron Tan took part in the Lotus GT4 Supercup Asia Series as the youngest contender.
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Weiron Tan went on to win the championship, taking the most wins, podium finishes and pole positions.
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In 2012, Weiron Tan competed part-time in the single-seater championship JK Racing Asia Series.
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Later in 2012, Weiron Tan took part in selected rounds of Formula Gulf 1000 as well, the series in which he scored his first Formula race victory in Abu Dhabi.
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Weiron Tan followed that up with a double race win at the next meet and a fourth win at the season finale in Dubai, taking four victories from a possible six.
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Weiron Tan made a huge impact, scoring five race wins and nine podium finishes to secure runner-up in the championship.
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Ahead of the 2015 season, Weiron Tan made the move to the United States to compete in the Pro Mazda Championship with Andretti Autosport, a series which forms a major step in the Road to Indy programme.
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Weiron Tan immediately impressed, scoring two dominant race wins and three second places on his way to taking vice-champion honours.
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Weiron Tan became the first ever Malaysian in history to win in the United States and on an oval race.
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Weiron Tan continues with the series in 2016, joining championship winning outfit Team Pelfrey, but only competed in the first two rounds.
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In 2017, Weiron Tan made a full-time switch to sportscar racing, debuting in the China GT Championship with Absolute Racing competing in a Bentley GT3.