Yelmer
About Yelmer Buurman
Name | Yelmer Evert Frans, Buurman |
---|---|
Birth date | 19 February 1987 |
Place of birth | Ubbergen |
Length | 1.77 mtr |
Weight | 70 kg |
Favorite food | Pasta, Sashimi |
Favorite drink | Ice tea |
Favorite music | Lounge |
Favorite movie | Rush |
Hobbies | Karting, Fitness, Jetskiing, Skiing, Mountainbiking |
Sport successes:
2000 Karting Rotax Max
- Eglem Karts
Dutch Champion
2001 Karting Rotax Max - Eglem Karts
Half a season in the Netherlands and in the UK
2002 BMW Compact Business Cup - Intercar
2nd in the Championship
Formula König 6 races - Lohmann Motorsport German Championship
2003 Dutch Championship Formula Renault 2.0 - Equipe Verschuur
Two times 2nd at Spa-Francorchamps, 6th in the Championship
UK Winter Championship Formula Renault 2.0 – Fortec Motorsport

3rd in Championship - 1 win and 1 pole-position
2004 USA Winter Invitational
 - Team A.K.A.
Engine problems
Dutch Championship Formula Renault 2.0
 - AR Motorsport
3rd in the Championship
2005 British Championship Formula Renault 2.0
- Fortec Motorsport
5th in the Championship - 3 wins and 2 pole-positions
2006 British Formula 3 Championship – Fortec Motorsport

4th in the Championship - 2 wins and 6 podium finishes
2007 Formula 3 Euro Series – Manor Motorsport
6th in the Championship - 3 podium finishes
World Series by Renault 2 rounds – Fortec Motorsport
highest score: 4th
2008 GP2 Main Series 6 rounds - Arden International
2nd place (Magny Cours)
GP2 Asia Series 3 rounds – Ocean Racing Technology
3rd place (Dubai)
Superleague Formula - PSV
2nd in the Championship
2009 Superleague Formula - RSC Anderlecht
3rd in the Championship
GP2 Asia Series 3 rounds - Ocean Racing Technology
Best: 5th place
2010 Superleague Formula - AC Milan
5th in the Championship - 3 wins, two times 2nd and four times 3rd.
GP2 Asia Series 2 rounds - Ocean Racing Technology
Force India Formula One Rookie Test in Abu Dhabi
2011 Superleague Formula - Team Netherlands PSV
1st and 3rd place in 2 rounds
24 hours of Zolder -Veka Racing - Ferrari 430 GT2
FIA GT1 World Championship - Selleslagh Racing
1 Round (San Luis) First rookie ever to win both races on debut
2012 FIA GT1 World Championship | Vita4One Racing Team
3rd in Championship
Le Mans Series | Paul Ricard | LMP2 | 3rd place
Le Mans 24 Hours | LMP2 | Status Grand Prix
2013 BMW Motorsport Works Driver | Marc VDS Racing Team
Team Champion Blancpain Endurance Series
2nd Place 24h Nürburgring Nordschleife
2014 Various GT3 Races | Team Black Falcon
24h Nürburgring Nordschleife
24h Spa-Francorchamps
2015 Mercedes-AMG Works Driver | Team Black Falcon
Winner 24h Dubai
Blancpain Endurance Series
VLN | 2 overall Victory’s
24h Nürburgring Nordschleife – 5th
2016 Mercedes-AMG Works Driver | Team Black Falcon
24h Nürburgring Nordschleife – 4th
2017 Mercedes-AMG Works Driver | Team Black Falcon
3rd place 24h Dubai
Pole position 1000km Le Castellet
24h Nürburgring Nordschleife – 5th
2018 Mercedes-AMG Works Driver | Team Black Falcon
Winner 24h Dubai
Winner ADAC 6h Nürburgring Nordschleife
3rd place 24h Nürburgring Nordschleife