Jean-Baptiste Simmenauer

Jean-Baptiste Simmenauer, born on November 19, 2000, is a promising French racing driver making his mark in the world of motorsports. At 24 years old, Simmenauer has already demonstrated his talent and determination across various racing series. In 2025, he is set to compete for Inter Europol Competition in both the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans and the European Le Mans Series, marking a significant step in his career.

Simmenauer's career highlights include winning the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup in the Silver Cup category in 2022. He achieved this title driving for ROFGO Racing with Team WRT, alongside teammates Benjamin Goethe and Thomas Neubauer. His journey in motorsports began with karting before transitioning to Formula Renault Eurocup and the Toyota Racing Series. He later switched to sports car racing, participating in the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany and the Porsche Supercup.

In 2024, Simmenauer made his prototype racing debut in the Asian Le Mans Series with Duqueine Team. He continued with the team for a full season in the European Le Mans Series, partnering with James Allen and Niels Koolen, and also participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans that year. With a racing license categorized as FIA Gold since 2023, Simmenauer continues to build his experience and pursue his personal goals, including winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans.