Niki Mayr-Melnhof

Nikolaus "Niki" Mayr-Melnhof, born on November 9, 1978, is an Austrian racing driver with a diverse career spanning GT racing and rallying. Coming from an Austrian noble family, Mayr-Melnhof began his racing journey in the GT4 European Cup in 2008, securing victories at Silverstone and Oschersleben with Jetalliance Racing in an Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24. He further participated in the FIA GT3 European Championship, driving a BMW Alpina B6 GT3, and later debuted in the FIA GT1 World Championship.

In 2016, Mayr-Melnhof transitioned to rallying, quickly making a name for himself. He secured the Austrian title in 2018, marking a significant achievement in his relatively new discipline. He entered the European Rally Championship (ERC), where he scored points in Rally Islas Canarias and achieved a top-five finish in the Cyprus Rally. Partnering with co-driver Poldi Welserscheimb and supported by DriftCompany, he aimed to continue his progress in the ERC, focusing on consistency and gradual improvement.

Throughout his career, Niki Mayr-Melnhof has demonstrated adaptability and a drive for success across different racing formats. Whether navigating the circuits of GT racing or the challenging terrains of rally courses, he has consistently sought to push his limits and achieve top results.