Shaun Thong
Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Shaun Thong
- Nationality: Hong Kong S.A.R.
- Recent Team: Fire Monkey Motorsport
- Total Podiums: 7 (🏆 1 / 🥈 3 / 🥉 3)
- Total Races: 8
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Racer Overview
Shaun Thong Wei Fung, born on November 1, 1995, is a professional race car driver hailing from Hong Kong S.A.R.. Thong's career began in karting at the age of 14, competing in various Asian championships. He transitioned to single-seaters at 16, quickly making his mark in the Asian Formula Renault Series, finishing third overall in 2012. Since then, Thong has become a prominent figure in GT racing, achieving significant success in Asia and beyond.
Thong's career highlights include winning the 2017 Blancpain GT Series Asia Silver Cup and the 2020 Super Taikyu Series Championship, making him the first and only Chinese driver to win the title. He also secured the GT Asia Pro-Am Championship in 2016 and the F3 Open Winter Series in 2014. In 2020 and 2022, Thong won the Fuji 24 Hours race, becoming the first non-Japanese driver to win the event twice and with different manufacturers. He has participated in prestigious races such as the 24 Hours Nürburgring and the Asian Le Mans Series, achieving multiple podium finishes.
Thong's recent activities include competing in the TCR Asia Challenge, where he secured a pole position at the Macau Grand Prix in 2023. He has also participated in the 24H Series European Championship, showcasing his versatility across different racing series. Over his career, he has driven for various prominent teams, including Audi Sport Asia Team TSRT, Phoenix Racing, and X Works Racing, and has been associated with brands such as Audi and Evangelion Racing.
Shaun Thong Podiums
View all data (7)Racer Shaun Thong Race Results
Submit ResultsYear | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Round | Racer Class | Ranking | Racing Team | Race Car Model |
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2023 | TSS Thailand Super Series | Sepang International Circuit | R6 | GTM Pro | 2 | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | |
2023 | TSS Thailand Super Series | Chang International Circuit | R5-R8 | GTM Pro | 3 | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | |
2023 | TSS Thailand Super Series | Chang International Circuit | R5-R7 | GTM Pro | 2 | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | |
2023 | TSS Thailand Super Series | Sepang International Circuit | R5 | GTM Pro | 3 | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | |
2023 | TSS Thailand Super Series | Chang International Circuit | R1-R2 | GTM Pro | 3 | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup |
Racer Shaun Thong Qualifying Results
Submit ResultsLap Time | Racing Team | Racing Circuit | Race Car Model | Race Car Level | Year / Racing Series |
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01:37.115 | Chang International Circuit | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | GTC | 2023 TSS Thailand Super Series | |
01:37.661 | Chang International Circuit | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | GTC | 2023 TSS Thailand Super Series | |
01:40.674 | Chang International Circuit | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | GTC | 2023 TSS Thailand Super Series | |
01:41.706 | Fuji International Speedway Circuit | Audi R8 LMS GT3 | GT3 | 2019 Blancpain GT World Challenge Asia | |
01:43.404 | Chang International Circuit | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | GTC | 2023 TSS Thailand Super Series |