Tony Schmidt (born 9 May 1980 in

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) is a German racing driver.

Career

Formula Three

Schmidt competed in German

Formula Three Formula Three, also called Formula 3, abbreviated as F3, is a third-tier class of open-wheel formula racing. The various championships held in Europe, Australia, South America and Asia form an important step for many prospective Formula One driv ...

from 1999 to 2001, establishing himself as a midfield runner. He also scored three podium finishes during these seasons, and competed in the

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race twice.

Formula 3000

Schmidt competed in three seasons of

Formula 3000 Formula 3000 (F3000) was a type of open wheel, single seater formula racing, occupying the tier immediately below Formula One and above Formula Three. It was so named because the cars were powered by 3.0 L engines. Formula 3000 championships ...

from

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to 2004, again as a midfield runner. Despite developing into a consistent points scorer, he did not get a drive in the

GP2 Series The GP2 Series was a form of open wheel motor racing introduced in 2005 following the discontinuation of the long-term Formula One feeder series, Formula 3000. The GP2 format was conceived by Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, while Eccle ...

which replaced F3000 for 2005.

Racing record

Complete International Formula 3000 results

(

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) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate ''fastest lap''.)

References

* Tony Schmidt career statistics a
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