Markus Winkelhock
German racing driver
1980 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German racing driver
Born
June 13, 1980
Age
~46 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
racing automobile driver, Formula One driver
GermanyBorn in Stuttgart
1980
Born in Stuttgart (1980-06-13)
Present
Age ~46
About
Markus Winkelhock is a German professional racing driver. He is the son of Manfred Winkelhock and nephew of Joachim Winkelhock, both of whom were Formula One drivers in the 1980s. During his brief Formula One career he led the 2007 European Grand Prix for several laps before retiring with mechanical problems. Having switched to sports and touring car racing, he has also won the FIA GT1 World Championship in 2012 with team-mate Marc Basseng.
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Who is Markus Winkelhock?+
Markus Winkelhock is a German professional racing driver. He is the son of Manfred Winkelhock and nephew of Joachim Winkelhock, both of whom were Formula One drivers in the 1980s. During his brief Formula One career he led the 2007 European Grand Prix for several laps before retiring with mechanical
What does the name Markus mean?+
The name Markus means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of German origin.
When was Markus Winkelhock born?+
Markus Winkelhock was born on June 13, 1980.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Markus is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Markus — June 13, 1980
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Legend.
— anon
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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