Yannick Schroeder (born 10 August 1979 in

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) is a French

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driver. Schroeder competed in French

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in 1999 and 2000, finishing tenth and ninth in the championships in these respective years. For 2001, he graduated to European F3000 and stayed there for 2002, placing sixth in the championship with two podium finishes. For

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, Schroeder graduated to

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with the

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team, having driven for Charouz Racing in Euro F3000. In his maiden year, he scored 13 points and placed 12th in the championship. By the time the 2004 season started, he had moved to

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. The loss of a sponsor during the season forced him to quit the championship. However, he had the consolation of coming 9th in the championship and taking a podium finish at the

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round of the series.

Racing record

Complete Euro Formula 3000 results

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

Complete International Formula 3000 results

References

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