Driver
Frédéric Makowiecki
France
Driver
Frédéric Makowiecki
France
Date of Birth
Place of birth
Arras, France
Height
176 cm
Weight
68 kg
Series
WEC + IMSA GTP and GTD Pro + 24h Spa (IGTC)
About
Returning for his second season in the #5 car, Makowiecki will be fighting for his first overall victory at his home race: The 24 Hours of Le Mans. He previously tasted success in the GTE Pro class in 2022 and has four further podiums.
Sparking the flame
Makowiecki always had a keen interest in endurance racing, but a visit to the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a child in 1993 was what set him on the path to joining Porsche Penske Motorsport.
Competing in go-karting at the time, he “saw the cars in the day, in the night, with the flames, with the carbon brakes going red, it made me say one day I want to be there.”
When the announcement was done that Porsche would collaborate with Penske, it’s two big names in motorsport, and for sure it means a lot.
Meet the other Porsche Penske Motorsport team members
Career highlights
Explore the driver's triumphs and unforgettable racing moments.
| Season | Series | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | World Endurance Championship (WEC) | Hypercar class |
| 2023 | World Endurance Championship (WEC) | GTP class: 7th spot of the class championship |
| 2022 | World Endurance Championship (WEC) | LMGTE Pro class: 7th spot of the class championship with one 1st position |
| VLN Endurance Racing Championship Nürburgring | 1st position on the Nordschleife | |
| 2021 | World Endurance Championship (WEC) | LMGTE Pro class: 6th spot in the class championship with one 3rd position |
| IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship | GTLM class: 11th spot of the class championship with one 2nd position in Petit Le Mans | |
| VLN Endurance Racing Championship Nürburgring | 1st position in the DMV 4-hour race | |
| 2020 | World Endurance Championship (WEC) | LMGTE Pro class: 9th spot in the class championship in Le Mans |
| IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship | GTLM class: 5th spot of the class championship with four 3rd and two 1st positions | |
| 2019 | World Endurance Championship (WEC) | LMGTE Pro class: 11th spot of the class championship with two 2nd positions |
| IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship | GTLM class: 15th spot of the class championship with three participations and one 1st position in Sebring | |
| Super GT | GT500 class: 1st position in Sportsland SUGO | |
| 2018 | IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship | GTLM class: 10th spot of the class championship with three participations and two 1sdt positions |
| ADAC Zurich 24h of Nürburgring | GT3 class: 1st position | |
| 2017 | World Endurance Championship (WEC) | LMGTE Pro class: 2nd spot of the class championship with three 3rd and three 2nd positions |
| IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship | GTLM class: 19th spot of the class championship with two participations and one 2nd position in Daytona | |
| VLN Endurance Racing Championship Nürburgring | 1st position in the ADAC Westfahlenfahrt, the DMV 4-hour race and the DMV Münsterland trophy | |
| 2016 | IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship | GTLM class: 4th spot of the class championship with four 3rd and one 1st position |
| 2015 | World Endurance Championship (WEC) | LMGTE Pro class: 5th spot of the class championship with one 3rd, four 2nd and one 1st position |
| 2014 | World Endurance Championship (WEC) | LMGTE Pro class: 2nd spot of the class championship with three 2nd and two 1st positions |
| Super GT | GT500 class: 1st position in Fuji, 3rd position in Suzuka | |
| 2013 | World Endurance Championship (WEC) | LMGTE Pro class: 9th spot of the class championship with one 3rd, one 2nd and two 1st positions |
| Super GT | GT500 class: 4th of the drivers' championship with one 1st position in Suzuka | |
| 2012 | World Endurance Championship (WEC) | LMGTE Pro class: 3rd spot of the class championship in Spa-Francorchamps |
| FIA GT1 Championship | 2nd spot of the drivers' championship with five victories and seven podiums | |
| City Challenge of Baku | 1st position | |
| 2011 | FIA GT1 Championship | 1st position in Ordos, three pole positions |
| Intercontinental Le Mans Cup | GTE Pro class: 2 podiums | |
| 2010 | Porsche Carrera Cup France | 1st spot of the drivers' championship with six victories and eleven podiums |
| FIA GT1 Championship | 3rd spot of the drivers' championship with three victories and five podiums | |
| FIA GT3 European Championship | 5th spot of the drivers' championship with two podiums | |
| 2009 | Porsche Carrera Cup France | 3rd spot of the drivers' championship with three victories and eight podiums |
| FIA GT3 European Championship | 4th spot of the drivers' championship with one victory and two podiums | |
| 2008 | Porsche Carrera Cup France | 4th spot of the drivers' championship with three victories and six podiums |
| FIA GT3 European Championship | two podiums | |
| FFSA GT Championship | one victory and two podiums | |
| European Le Mans Series | GT1 class: 2nd position in Catalunya | |
| 2007 | Porsche Carrera Cup France | 2nd spot of the drivers' championship with three victories and seven podiums |
| FIA GT3 European Championship | two podiums | |
| FFSA GT Championship | 5th spot of the drivers' championship | |
| 2006 | Porsche Carrera Cup France | 2nd spot of the drivers' championship with two victories and eight podiums |
| FFSA GT Championship | two victories | |
| 2004 | Porsche Carrera Cup France | 3rd spot of the drivers' championship with three victories - 2003: a victory and two podiums |
| FFSA GT Championship | 1st spot of the drivers' championship with five victories | |
| 2003 | FFSA GT Championship | three podiums |
| 2002 | FFSA GT Championship | 5th spot of the drivers' championship with four podiums |
| 2001 | FFSA GT Championship | 2nd spot of the drivers' championship with three podiums |
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