Driver
Richard Lietz
Austria
Driver
Richard Lietz
Austria
Date of Birth
Place of birth
Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria
Height
183 cm
Weight
76 kg
Series
WEC LMGT3
Lietz established himself in Porsche One-Make Series with race wins, podiums, and Rookie of the Year honors. He went on to achieve major success in international GT competition, including championship victories and runner-up finishes in the International GT Open, strong podium results in the Le Mans Series, and multiple class wins. He also competed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he delivered notable performances including a class victory.
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Porsche means to me driving this car and working for this company for the last 23 years, so it is more than half of my life, and at the end it means a lot, and I hope that we continue for some more time.
Career highlights
Explore the driver's triumphs and unforgettable racing moments.
| Season | Series | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) | with Team The Bend Manthey |
| 2025 | FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) | GTLM class: 1st spot drivers´ championship with 1st spot 24h Le Mans, 1st spot 6h Imola |
| Suzuka 1000km | Bronze class: 1st spot | |
| 2024 | FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) | GTLM class: 2nd spot in the drivers' championship with 1st spot 24h Le Mans and two podium |
| 2023 | FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) | |
| European Le Mans Series (ELMS) | ||
| 2022 | FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) | GTE Pro class: 1st spot 24h Le Mans, one podium |
| European Le Mans Series (ELMS) | One podium | |
| 24h Daytona | GTD class: 1st spot | |
| 2021 | FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) | GTE Pro class: Two podiums |
| European Le Mans Series (ELMS) | LMGTE class: One podium | |
| 24h Spa | Pro class | |
| 2020 | FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) | GTE Pro class: 1st spot Silverstone, two 2nd spots Shanghai & Bahrain |
| 24h Spa | Pro class | |
| 2019 | FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) | GTE Pro class: One victory and four podiums |
| 24h Le Mans | GTE Pro class: 2nd spot | |
| 24h Nürburgring | GT3 class | |
| 24h Spa | Pro class: 1st spot | |
| 9h Kyalami | Pro class: 3rd spot | |
| 2018 | FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) | GTE Pro class: 2nd spot Le Mans and two podiums |
| 24h Nürburgring | GT3 class: 1st spot | |
| 2017 | FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) | GTE Pro class: 2nd spot in the drivers' championship with five podiums |
| Veranstaltergemeinschaft Langstreckenmeisterschaft Nürburgring (VLN) | GT3 class; two victories | |
| 2016 | FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) | GTE Pro class |
| Tudor United SportsCar Championship | GTLM class | |
| Veranstaltergemeinschaft Langstreckenmeisterschaft Nürburgring (VLN) | GT3 class | |
| 2015 | FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) | GTE Pro class: Three victories and two podiums |
| Tudor United SportsCar Championship | GTLM class: 1st spot overall Petit Le Mans | |
| Veranstaltergemeinschaft Langstreckenmeisterschaft Nürburgring (VLN) | GT4 class: three victories | |
| 2014 | FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) | GTE Pro class: 1st spot in the drivers' championship with one victory and two podiums |
| 24h Daytona | GTLM class: 1st spot | |
| 24h Le Mans | GTE Pro class: 3rd spot |