Quick Info
| Profession | Racing Driver, Formula One Safety Car Driver |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | 29/05/1971 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Waiblingen, Germany |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | German racing driver who has served as the Formula One safety car driver since 2000, leading over 700 laps during his career. He competed in various motorsport series including DTM, FIA GT, and Porsche Supercup before becoming the primary F1 safety car driver. Mayländer has driven Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin safety cars, capable of speeds up to 325 km/h, and is responsible for neutralizing races when incidents occur by regrouping single-seater cars at moderate speed. |
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Relationships & More
| F1 Safety Car Map Reader | Peter Tibbetts |
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Career
| Racing Career Start | 1992 in Porsche Carrera Cup Germany | ||||||||||
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| F1 Safety Car Career |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Supported the 'Safety Cars für Safety Kids' initiative since mid-2007, promoting road safety for young pedestrians | |
| 2. Has driven multiple Mercedes safety car models throughout his F1 career | |
| 3. Caught the attention of F1 Race Director Charlie Whiting and Deputy Race Director Herbie Blash while competing in Porsche Supercup | |
| 4. Caught the attention of F1 Race Director Charlie Whiting while competing in Formula 3000 in the late 1990s, leading to his invitation to drive the F1 safety car | |
| 5. Despite leading over 700 laps and having high-profile appearances almost every weekend, remains relatively unknown to the general public |