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Ilya Melnikov is an Austrian racing driver with a career dating back to 2013. While some sources list his nationality as Russian, his racing license and current status indicate he represents Austria in motorsport. Melnikov has primarily focused on GT racing, participating in several international series and endurance events.
His racing endeavors include participation in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) in 2014 and 2015, where he gained experience in the highly competitive LMP categories. A notable achievement was securing 1st place in the Gulf 12 Hours in 2014. He also finished 3rd in GT class at the 24 Hours of Dubai in 2014. In 2013, he competed in the Baku World Challenge, part of the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint series. Melnikov has also raced in the Porsche Carrera Cup Italy, achieving a 9th place finish in 2014.
According to some sources, as of late 2023, Melnikov is categorized as a Silver-ranked driver by the FIA. Throughout his career, he has driven for teams such as AF Corse and MRS GT Racing. While specific details on his early career or current racing activities are limited, Ilya Melnikov has established himself as a consistent competitor in the GT racing scene.