Meet the Driver: David Beckmann
David Beckmann is a German race driver who’s competed in Formula 4, Formula 3, GP3 Series and Formula 2. He also appeared in Formula E as a test driver. Beckmann joins Hertz Team Jota in the 2023 World Endurance Championship. Read on to find out more about him.
Early life and background
Born in Iserlohn in the northwest of Germany on April 27th, 2000, David had a keen passion for motorsports growing up. Karting was his first love and he competed on the kart circuit from 2008 to 2014.
David had notable successes in his early years. These included winning the DMV Landesmeisterschaft — Bambini B in 2009 and then winning the 2014 German Karting Championship (junior category).
Now, let’s take a deeper look at his race history.
Career highlights
Beckmann’s career has gone from strength to strength. His growth over the years has seen him rise through the various Formula divisions and into one of the most exciting drivers on the planet.
Check out some of his most notable achievements:
2022
FIA Formula 2 Championship – 18th
2021
FIA Formula 2 Championship - 15th
2020
FIA Formula 3 Championship - 6th
Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East, Overall - 13th
2019
FIA Formula 3 Championship - 14th
Suncity Group Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix, FIA F3 World Cup - 9th
2018
GP3 Series - 5th
2017
FIA Formula 3 European Championship - 16th
2016
FIA Formula 3 European Championship - 15th
Kumho Tyre Masters of Formula 3 - 10th
Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix, FIA F3 World Cup - 19th
2015
Italian Formula 4 Championship - 4th
ADAC Formula 4 - 5th
2008-14
Karting
Journey in the World Endurance Championship
This is David’s inaugural year in the World Endurance Championship. So far, he’s been highly impressive in the first two races of the season. In the first race at Sebring, USA, he finished 1st. This was followed up with a 5th place at Portimão, Portugal. The whole of Hertz Team JOTA are incredibly proud and excited for what is to come in the rest of the season.
Off-track interests
David’s father inspired him to take up karting and actually bought him his first go-kart in 2008. Their close relationship has been a contributing factor to David’s success.
David is involved in a fundraising initiative called ‘Drive for Good’. He also has endorsement deals with brands such as Grohe, Puma and Infinity.
Personal quotes and interviews:
- “Being able to drive the Porsche 99X Electric in Berlin just a few days before my birthday is a great present” – David on describing the special feeling he had when driving in a race in his country’s capital.
