Clemens Schmid

Clemens Schmid, born on August 18, 1990, is an Austrian racing driver making his mark in the world of motorsports. Currently, he showcases his talent in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) and the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, driving for the GRT Grasser Racing Team.

Schmid's racing journey began in 2009 in the BMW 325 Challenge. A year later, he stepped up to the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany with Seyffarth Motorsport, finishing 18th. He also participated in the ADAC GT Masters. In 2011 he joined Herberth Motorsport to compete in the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany. He finished the season in eighteenth once again. He also joined Lechner Racing as a guest driver in the final round of the Porsche Supercup at Yas Marina Circuit. Schmid then competed in the 2011–12 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East, where he finished third.

In 2015, Schmid joined Bentley Team HTP, marking his first full season in the ADAC GT Masters, achieving two podiums with teammate Fabian Hamprecht. He also participated in the 24 Hours of Spa and the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. Continuing with HTP Motorsport in 2016, he competed in the Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup and Sprint Cup, securing pole position at the 24 Hours of Spa. More recently, in 2020, he joined GRT Grasser Racing Team in the ADAC GT Masters, and in 2022, he began competing in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. His favorite racetracks include Spa and Silverstone. As of early 2025, he is competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship with UMBRARESCU P. and LOPEZ Jose M. in car #87.
2022, he began competing in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. His favorite racetracks include Spa and Silverstone. As of early 2025, he is competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship with UMBRARESCU P. and LOPEZ Jose M. in car #87.