Racing Driver Philippe Descombes
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Racing Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Philippe Descombes
- Nationality: France
- Age: 61
- Date of Birth: 1964-11-22
- Recent Team: Modena Motorsports
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About Philippe Descombes
Philippe Descombes is a French racing driver with a diverse career spanning various racing series, currently competing in the TCR Asia Series. Descombes began his racing journey in 1996 in the Championnat de France Formule Renault, where he secured 13th place in 1997. His career then took him to Asia, where he competed in the Formula 2000 Asia series starting in 1999.
In 2000, Descombes clinched the title in the Ericsson Formula Challenge. Continuing his success, he won the Macau Asian Formula 2000 Challenge in 2001. He further expanded his racing experience by participating in the Formula 3 Asia in 2002 and the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia in 2012. In September 2015, he joined the TCR Asia Series, driving a SEAT León Cup Racer for Asia Racing Team at the Sepang round.
Beyond driving, Descombes is also the Team Manager for Asia Racing Team, utilizing his fluency in Mandarin to aid the careers of several Asian drivers. His career statistics include 10 wins, 4 poles, 52 races, 17 podiums and 6 fastest laps.
Philippe Descombes Racing Career Timeline
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2026
24H Series Middle East 2 Race Starts -
2019
GT World Challenge Asia 2 Race Starts
Philippe Descombes Recent Race Results
View all results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Rd/Race | Class | PIC | Racing Team | Race Car | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24H Series Middle East | Dubai Autodrome-Grand Prix Course | R02 | 992 | 11 | #216 Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | ||
| 2026 | 24H Series Middle East | Dubai Autodrome-Grand Prix Course | R02 | 992-AM | 6 | #216 Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | ||
| 2019 | GT World Challenge Asia | Chang International Circuit | R04 | GT3 | 7 | #21 Porsche 991.2 GT3 R | ||
| 2019 | GT World Challenge Asia | Chang International Circuit | R03 | GT3 | 9 | #21 Porsche 991.2 GT3 R |
Philippe Descombes Recent Qualifying Results
View all results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Rd/Qualifying | Class | Lap Time | Racing Team | Race Car | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | GT World Challenge Asia | Chang International Circuit | Q2 | GT3 | 01:35.549 | #21 Porsche 991.2 GT3 R | ||
| 2019 | GT World Challenge Asia | Chang International Circuit | Q1 | GT3 | 01:34.479 | #21 Porsche 991.2 GT3 R |
Philippe Descombes Racing Series Experience
| Racing Series | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT World Challenge Asia | 2019 | 2 | |
| 24H Series Middle East | 2026 | 2 |
Philippe Descombes Racing Circuit Experience
| Racing Circuit | Total Races | Best Qualifying Lap | Race Car | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chang International Circuit | 2 | 01:34.479 | #21 - Porsche 991.2 GT3 R | |
| Dubai Autodrome-Grand Prix Course | 2 |
Philippe Descombes Racing Team Experience
| Racing Team | Seasons | Total Races | Racing Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRoad Racing | 2019 | 2 | GT World Challenge Asia |
| Modena Motorsports | 2026 | 2 | 24H Series Middle East |
Philippe Descombes Race Car Experience
| Race Car Model | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | 2026 | 2 | |
| Porsche 991.2 GT3 R | 2019 | 2 |
Philippe Descombes Co-Drivers
| Co-Driver | Seasons | Races Together | Racing Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis TJIA | 2019 | 2 | GT World Challenge Asia |