Philippe Descombes is a French racing driver currently competing in the TCR Asia Series. Having previously competed in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, Formula 3 Asia and Formula 2000 Asia amongst others.
| Philippe Descombes | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  French |
| TCR Asia Series career | |
| Debut season | 2015 |
| Current team | Asia Racing Team |
| Racing licence |  FIA Silver |
| Car number | 14 |
| Starts | 3 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Poles | 1 |
| Fastest laps | 2 |
| Previous series | |
| 2012 2002 2001 2000 1999-00 1996-97 | Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Formula 3 Asia Macau Asian Formula 2000 Ericsson Formula Challenge Formula 2000 Asia Championnat de France Formule Renault |
| Championship titles | |
| 2001 2000 | Macau Asian Formula 2000 Ericsson Formula Challenge |
Racing career edit
Descombes began his career in 1996 in the Championnat de France Formule Renault, he finished 13th in the standings in 1997. In 1999 he switched to the Formula 2000 Asia series. He switched to the Ericsson Formula Challenge in 2000, winning the title that year. In 2001 he raced in the Macau Asian Formula 2000 Challenge also winning the title the same year. He raced in the Formula 3 Asia in 2002 and in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia in 2012.[1]
In September 2015 it was announced that he would race in the first ever TCR Asia Series round in Sepang, driving a SEAT León Cup Racer for Asia Racing Team.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Philippe Descombes career statistics". Driver Database. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
- ^ Casillo, Pietro (4 September 2015). "Descombes and Avila to race at Sepang with Asia Racing Team". TouringCarTimes.com. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
External links edit
- Philippe Descombes career summary at DriverDB.com