Philipp Baron

Philipp Baron is an Austrian racing driver with a career spanning over two decades. Born on April 7, 1986, in Vienna, Baron began his racing journey in 1999. He currently competes in the Ferrari Challenge – Europe. Throughout his career, Baron has achieved significant success in various racing series, including the Ferrari Challenge, Italian GT, and Formula 3.

Baron's career highlights include winning the Ferrari Challenge World Final multiple times (2010, 2016, 2017), securing the Ferrari Challenge Europe Trofeo Pirelli championship in 2010, finishing second in 2009, and achieving third place in 2013 and 2021. Other notable achievements include racing in the Italian GT series and the F.3 Euroseries. He has also competed in Scandinavian GT events. As of early 2025, Baron has participated in 94 races, securing 10 wins, 29 podium finishes, 7 pole positions, and 10 fastest laps. His win percentage stands at 10.64%, and his podium percentage is an impressive 30.85%. He drives for Baron Motorsport.

Philipp Baron has a substantial presence in the Ferrari Challenge. By late 2024, he had contested 173 races, amassing 2185 points. His personal performance statistics in the Ferrari Challenge showcase his talent, with a win rate of 25.43%, pole position rate of 12.72%, and fastest lap rate of 22.54%. He achieves podium finishes in 53.18% of his races and finishes within the top ten in 89.02% of races.