Sheldon VAN DER LINDE

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  • English Full Name: Sheldon VAN DER LINDE
  • Nationality: South Africa
  • Age: 26
  • Date of Birth: 1999-05-13
  • Recent Team: TEAM WRT

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Racing Driver Sheldon VAN DER LINDE Performance Summary

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Total Series: 1

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Champions: 0

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Finishes: 1

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Racing Driver Sheldon VAN DER LINDE Overview

Sheldon van der Linde, born on May 13, 1999, is a South African racing driver who has made a significant impact in the world of motorsport. Van der Linde began his racing journey at the young age of six, starting with karting in his native South Africa. He quickly proved his talent, securing multiple national titles before transitioning to car racing in 2014. His debut season was nothing short of remarkable, as he clinched the South Africa Polo Cup Championship in dominant fashion. The following year, he continued his success by winning the Volkswagen Cup South Africa.

In 2016, Van der Linde stepped onto the international stage, competing in the Audi Sport TT Cup, a support series of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM). He immediately impressed, winning both races in the opening round at Hockenheimring. His career reached new heights when he joined the DTM in 2019 with BMW Team RBM, becoming the first South African to compete in the series. In 2022, Sheldon van der Linde secured his maiden DTM title driving for Schubert Motorsport, making history as the first South African to win the championship and the first BMW driver since 2016.

Beyond DTM, Van der Linde has also participated in various other racing series, including the IMSA SportsCar Championship, ADAC GT Masters, and TCR Benelux. On February 2, 2025, he achieved a major milestone by winning the Bathurst 12 Hour race at Mount Panorama Circuit in Australia, driving a BMW M4 GT3 for Team WRT alongside Augusto Farfus and his brother Kelvin van der Linde. He also served as a reserve driver for BMW i Andretti Motorsport in Formula E and participated in rookie tests for Jaguar TCS Racing.

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Race Results for Racing Driver Sheldon VAN DER LINDE

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Year Racing Series Racing Circuit Round Class Ranking Racing Team Car No. - Race Car Model
2024 Macau Grand Prix Macau Guia Circuit R01 GT World Cup 3 31 - BMW M4 GT3

Qualifying Results for Racing Driver Sheldon VAN DER LINDE

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Lap Time Racing Team Racing Circuit Race Car Model Race Car Level Year / Racing Series
02:16.853 Macau Guia Circuit BMW M4 GT3 GT3 2024 Macau Grand Prix

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