Racing Driver Michael Funke
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Racing Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Michael Funke
- Nationality: Germany
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Bronze
- Age: 56
- Date of Birth: 1969-09-26
- Recent Team: W.I.S Racing Team powered by Koopman Racing
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About Michael Funke
Michael Funke, born on September 26, 1969, in Meerbusch, Germany, is a seasoned auto racing driver with a career spanning several decades. He made his mark in the German Touring Car Challenge, securing third place in both 1999 and 2000, followed by a runner-up position in 2001. In 2004, when the championship was rebranded as the DMSB Produktionswagen Meisterschaft, Funke continued his strong performance, finishing third for Hotfiel Sport.
In 2005, Hotfiel Sport transitioned to the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), where Funke served as a test and reserve driver. He stepped into a racing role, replacing Thomas Jäger for the final five rounds of the season. During this stint, he achieved a notable tenth-place finish. Beyond WTCC, Funke has also participated in the ADAC GT Masters series, showcasing his versatility across different racing formats. In the ADAC 1000km race at the Nürburgring, he teamed up with Claudia Hürtgen and Oliver Louisoder in a Morgan Plus 8, adding a unique presence among the predominantly Porsche entries.
Michael Funke Racing Career Timeline
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2026
Intercontinental GT Challenge 1 Race Starts Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie 1 Race Starts
Michael Funke Recent Race Results
View all results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Rd/Race | Class | PIC | Racing Team | Race Car | |
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| 2026 | Intercontinental GT Challenge | Nürburgring Nordschleife | Rd02-R1 | SP 9 | 20 | #40 BMW Z4 | ||
| 2026 | Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie | Nürburgring Nordschleife + Grand Prix Circuit (NLS Layout) | NLS3 | SP9 AM | DNF | #40 BMW Z4 GT3 |
Michael Funke Recent Qualifying Results
View all results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Rd/Qualifying | Class | Lap Time | Racing Team | Race Car | |
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| 2026 | Intercontinental GT Challenge | Nürburgring Nordschleife | Rd02-Q1 | SP 9 | 09:10.671 | #40 BMW Z4 |
Michael Funke Racing Series Experience
| Racing Series | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
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| Intercontinental GT Challenge | 2026 | 1 | |
| Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie | 2026 | 1 |
Michael Funke Racing Circuit Experience
| Racing Circuit | Total Races | Best Qualifying Lap | Race Car | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 1 | 09:10.671 | #40 - BMW Z4 | |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife + Grand Prix Circuit (NLS Layout) | 1 |
Michael Funke Racing Team Experience
| Racing Team | Seasons | Total Races | Racing Series |
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| W.I.S Racing Team powered by Koopman Racing | 2026 | 1 | Intercontinental GT Challenge |
Michael Funke Race Car Experience
| Race Car Model | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW Z4 | 2026 | 1 | |
| BMW Z4 GT3 | 2026 | 1 |
Michael Funke Co-Drivers
| Co-Driver | Seasons | Races Together | Racing Series |
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| Peter Posavac | 2026 | 1 | Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie |
| Nikolaus Schelle | 2026 | 1 | Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie |
| Strycek Volker | 2026 | 1 | Intercontinental GT Challenge |
| Posavina Peter | 2026 | 1 | Intercontinental GT Challenge |
| Carmona Chavez Juan Carlos | 2026 | 1 | Intercontinental GT Challenge |