Racing driver Dries Vanthoor

Dries Vanthoor, born on April 20, 1998, is a Belgian racing driver carving out an impressive career in the world of motorsports. Known for his versatility and speed, Vanthoor currently competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship with BMW M Team WRT. He is the younger brother of Porsche factory driver Laurens Vanthoor.

Prior to joining BMW, Vanthoor established himself as a force to be reckoned with as an Audi factory driver. During this time, he secured prestigious victories, including the 2018 Bathurst 12 Hours and the 2019 24 Hours of Nürburgring. Alongside Charles Weerts, he also dominated the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup, clinching three consecutive titles from 2020 to 2022. In 2024, driving the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 with Marco Wittmann and Raffaele Marciello, Vanthoor impressively secured pole position for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, demonstrating his ability to extract maximum performance from his car.

Vanthoor's early career saw him gain experience in karting and Formula Renault 2.0, providing a solid foundation for his transition to GT racing. Throughout his career, he has raced for various teams, including WRT, Audi Sport Team WRT Speedstar, and Team Phoenix, showcasing his adaptability and collaborative spirit. With a string of successes already under his belt and a promising future ahead in the Hypercar category, Dries Vanthoor continues to be a rising star in the world of endurance racing.

• 2026

  GT World Challenge Europe

  3 Mga Race Start

  🥈 P2 × 1 / 🥉 P3 × 1

• 2025

  GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup

  1 Mga Race Start

• 2024

  Macau Grand Prix

  1 Mga Race Start