Patrick Kolb
| Patrick Kolb | |
|---|---|
 Kolb in 2024 | |
| Nationality |  German |
| Born | 26 September 1994 Bad Homburg, Germany |
| Categorisation |  FIA Silver |
| Championship titles | |
| 2020–2021 2019 | Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – SP9 Pro-Am VLN Series – SP7 |
Patrick Kolb (born 26 September 1994) is a German and British racing driver and team owner who last competed in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup for Lionspeed GP. He founded the team in 2019, and won the Nürburgring 24 Hours in SP9 Pro-Am in 2020 and 2024.
Personal life
Kolb is the son of German businessman and amateur racing driver Uwe Kolb.
Career
Kolb began his racing career in 2017, competing in the GT1 class of Classic Endurance Racing. After making his VLN Series debut for Porsche-affiliated Huber Motorsport in 2018, Kolb co-founded Lionspeed GP in 2019 with José Garcia, and formed an alliance with Huber. Racing alongside Andreas Simonsen in the SP7 class, Kolb took four wins from seven races to clinch his first VLN class title.
In 2020, Kolb graduated to GT3 competition and partnered Marco Holzer and Lorenzo Rocco Di Torrepadula in the SP9 Pro-Am class of the newly-renamed Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. Driving a Porsche 911 GT3 R, the trio scored three class wins en route to the NLS title, and won the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in class with Nico Menzel. In 2021, Kolb and Lionspeed switched to Car Collection Motorsport to field an Audi R8 LMS Evo. Kolb and Rocco Di Torrepadula reclaimed the SP9 Pro-Am title with four class wins in NLS. Kolb also made his GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup debut at Paul Ricard. A sixth place at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring on Kolb's SP9 Pro debut then followed in 2022, before Lionspeed reunited with Porsche in 2023. That year, Kolb competed in the first four rounds of International GT Open for Lionspeed, taking an overall podium at Le Castellet with Alfred Renauer.
In 2024, Lionspeed began racing as an independent team, as Kolb came runner-up in the 24H Series's GT4 class with four podiums, as well as contesting most of the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, where he tasted silverware at the Nürburgring in Bronze Cup. During 2024, Kolb also won a fog-shortened 24 Hours of Nürburgring in SP9 Pro-Am alongside Antares Au, Indy Dontje and Patric Niederhauser. Embarking on a full GTWCE Endurance Cup season with Ricardo Feller and Gabriel Rindone in 2025, Kolb once again scored a podium at the Nürburgring, as the No. 80 Porsche took third in Bronze Cup points. In 2026, Kolb and Lionspeed remained in the Bronze Cup of the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup in a revised lineup featuring Alex Fontana and Bashar Mardini. In his second full-season in GTWC competition, Kolb took a lone Bronze Cup podium at the 24 Hours of Spa to end the year 13th in points.
Racing record
Racing career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Classic Endurance Racing – GT1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 21st | |
| 2018 | VLN Series – Cup 2 | Huber Motorsport | |||||||
| 2019 | VLN Series – SP7 | Huber Motorsport | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 47.11 | 1st |
| 24 Hours of Nürburgring – SP7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/a | 5th | ||
| ADAC 24h Classic – Youngtimer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/a | 60th | ||
| 2.0L Cup Endurance Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 68th | ||
| Sixties Endurance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 170th | ||
| 2020 | Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – SP9 Pro-Am | Huber Motorsport | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26.25 | 1st |
| 24 Hours of Nürburgring – SP9 Pro-Am | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | N/a | 1st | ||
| ADAC 24h Classic – Youngtimer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/a | 18th | ||
| 2.0L Cup Endurance Series | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 7th | ||
| Classic Endurance Racing – GT1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.5 | 10th | ||
| 2021 | Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – SP9 Pro-Am | Lionspeed by Car Collection Motorsport | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 42.58 | 1st |
| 24 Hours of Nürburgring – SP9 Pro-Am | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/a | 8th | ||
| GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup | Car Collection Motorsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | |
| GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup – Silver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | |||
| Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – SP9 Pro | Audi Sport Team Car Collection | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.82 | 11th | |
| ADAC 24h Classic – Youngtimer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/a | 31st | ||
| Spa Six Hours – GTS11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/a | 9th | ||
| 24H GT Series – GT4 | Lionspeed by Car Collection Motorsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | |
| 2022 | 24H GT Series Continents – GT3 Am | Car Collection Motorsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | NC |
| Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – SP9 | Lionspeed by Car Collection | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | |
| 24 Hours of Nürburgring – SP9 Pro | Audi Sport Team Lionspeed by Car Collection | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/a | 6th | |
| 24H GT Series Europe – GT4 | Lionspeed by Car Collection Motorsport | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 2nd | |
| Intercontinental GT Challenge | Herberth Motorsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20th | |
| 2022–23 | Middle East Trophy – GT4 | Lionspeed Racing by Herberth Motorsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32 | NC |
| 2023 | Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – SP9 Pro | Lionspeed by Car Collection Motorsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 24 Hours of Nürburgring – SP9 Pro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/a | DNF | ||
| 24H GT Series – GT4 | Lionspeed GP by SRS Team Sorg Rennsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32 | NC | |
| International GT Open | Lionspeed GP | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 12th | |
| Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring – Cup 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | ||
| 24H GT Series – GT3 Pro-Am | Herberth Motorsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 54 | NC | |
| 2023–24 | Middle East Trophy – TCX | SRS Team Sorg Rennsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36 | NC |
| 2024 | 24H Series – GT4 | Lionspeed GP | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 158 | 2nd |
| GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | ||
| GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup – Bronze | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 19th | |||
| Intercontinental GT Challenge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 20th | ||
| Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – SP9 Pro-Am | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | ||
| 24 Hours of Nürburgring – SP9 Pro-Am | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | N/a | 1st | ||
| Gulf 12 Hours – GT3 Pro-Am | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/a | 7th | ||
| 2025 | GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup | Lionspeed GP | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup – Bronze | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62 | 3rd | |||
| Intercontinental GT Challenge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | ||
| 24H Series – 992 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | NC | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup | Lionspeed GP | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup – Bronze | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 13th | |||
| Intercontinental GT Challenge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28th | ||
| GT3 Revival Series – Gen 2 Am | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | ||
| Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie – SP9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | ||
| 24 Hours of Nürburgring – SP9 Pro-Am | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | N/a | 2nd | ||
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† As Kolb was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.
Complete 24 Hours of Nürburgring results
| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Huber Motorsport |
Ulrich Berg Jonathan Miller Johannes Stengel |
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup | SP7 | 142 | 25th | 5th |
| 2020 | Huber Motorsport |
Marco Holzer Nico Menzel Lorenzo Rocco Di Torrepadula |
Porsche 911 GT3 R | SP9 Pro-Am |
82 | 15th | 1st |
| 2021 | Lionspeed by Car Collection Motorsport |
 Milan Dontje Patric Niederhauser Lorenzo Rocco Di Torrepadula |
Audi R8 LMS Evo | SP9 Pro-Am |
54 | 24th | 8th |
| 2022 | Audi Sport Team Lionspeed by Car Collection |
Mattia Drudi Christopher Mies Patric Niederhauser |
Audi R8 LMS Evo II | SP9 Pro |
159 | 6th | 6th |
| 2023 | Lionspeed by Car Collection Motorsport |
 Matt Campbell Mathieu Jaminet Patrick Pilet |
Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | SP9 Pro |
16 | DNF | DNF |
| 2024 | Lionspeed GP |
 Antares Au Indy Dontje Patric Niederhauser |
Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | SP9 Pro-Am |
50 | 9th | 1st |
| 2026 | Lionspeed GP |
 Jake Hill Max Hofer Kyle Tilley |
Porsche 911 GT3 R (992.2) | SP9 Pro-Am | 153 | 10th | 2nd |
Complete GT World Challenge Europe results
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup
| Year | Team | Car | Class | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Pos. | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Car Collection Motorsport | Audi R8 LMS Evo | Silver | MNZ |
LEC 33 |
SPA 6H |
SPA 12H |
SPA 24H |
NÜR |
CAT |
NC | 0 |
| 2024 | Lionspeed GP | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | Bronze | LEC 30 |
SPA 6H |
SPA 12H |
SPA 24H |
NÜR 28 |
MNZ Ret |
JED Ret |
19th | 20 |
| 2025 | Lionspeed GP | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | Bronze | LEC 38 |
MNZ 40 |
SPA 6H 42 |
SPA 12H 12 |
SPA 24H 21 |
NÜR 33 |
CAT 26 |
3rd | 62 |
| 2026 | Lionspeed GP | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992.2) | Bronze | LEC Ret |
MNZ 21 |
SPA 6H 41 |
SPA 12H 27 |
SPA 24H 20 |
NÜR 44 |
ALG 46 |
13th | 31 |
Complete International GT Open results
| Year | Team | Car | Class | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | Pos. | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Lionspeed GP | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | Pro | ALG 1 6 |
ALG 2 15 |
SPA 40† |
HUN 1 16 |
HUN 2 10 |
LEC 1 3 |
LEC 2 5 |
RBR 1 |
RBR 2 |
MNZ 1 |
MNZ 2 |
CAT 1 |
CAT 2 |
12th | 22 |
References
- ↑ "race&event startet mit Mercedes SLS und Porsche 911". motorsport-xl.de (in German). 25 March 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ Plümer, Jonas (17 June 2019). "Vorschau 24h Classic 2019". gt-place.com (in German). Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- 1 2 "Patrick Kolb | Racing career profile | Driver Database". www.driverdb.com. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- ↑ Elis, Hardy; Gallinnis, Harald (21 September 2018). "VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft 2018 - 58. ADAC Reinoldusrennen (VLN7) (21.9.2018)". gt-eins.de (in German). Retrieved 1 September 2026.
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- ↑ Heinrichs, Daniel; Elis, Hardy; Gallinnis, Harald (13 July 2019). "VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft 2019 - 50. Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy (VLN4) (13.7.2019)". gt-eins.de (in German). Retrieved 1 September 2026.
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- ↑ Plümer, Jonas (11 March 2020). "Huber Motorsport startet mit neuem Porsche GT3 R in der SP9". gt-place.com (in German). Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ Plümer, Jonas (30 October 2020). "NLS: Huber Motorsport-Trio gewinnt Meistertitel in SP9 Pro-Am-Klasse". gt-place.com (in German). Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ "Huber Motorsport feiert großen Erfolg bei den 24h Nürburging". motorsport-xl.de (in German). 30 September 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ Dagys, John (17 April 2021). "Manthey Overcomes Penalty to Win Opening NLS Round". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
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- ↑ Goodwin, Graham (22 March 2022). "Two Car Audi Effort For Lionspeed by Car Collection In 2022 NLS". dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ Stritzke, Heiko (13 February 2026). "24h Nürburgring 2023 Teams und Teilnehmer: Starterliste mit 136 Autos". motorsport-total.com (in German). Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ Kilbey, Stephen (3 April 2023). "DSC's Daily Notebook (03/04/2023)". dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ Seite, Erwan (23 July 2023). "International GT Open Paul Ricard report". gt-report.com. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ Bosch, Miguel (29 June 2026). "Patrick Kolb explains Lionspeed GP's Spa 24H breakthrough: "It's put Lionspeed in a special place on the map"". gt-report.com. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ Goodwin, Graham (16 September 2024). "Herberth Take Fourth Win At 24H Barcelona". dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ Euwema, Davey (28 March 2024). "Vervisch, Mies, Olsen Join Proton at Paul Ricard". gt-report.com. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ Corghi, Francesco (28 July 2024). "GTWC | Straordinario trionfo Lamborghini-GRT al Nürburgring". motorsport.com (in Italian). Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ Euwema, Davey (2 June 2024). "Scherer Sport PHX Wins Shortest-Ever, Red-Flagged N24". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ Plümer, Jonas (28 March 2025). "GT World Challenge Europe: Lionspeed GP bestätigt Endurance Cup-Aufgebot". gt-place.com (in German). Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ Pellegrini, Luca (31 August 2025). "GTWC Europe | Nürburgring: BMW vince dalla pole con ROWE Racing". livegp.it (in Italian). Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ Wane, Ewan (13 February 2026). "Lionspeed Expands Endurance Cup Effort". dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
- ↑ Bruins, Vincent (28 June 2026). "GT World Challenge Europe: Buus, Feller en Preining winnen Spa 24h met Lionspeed GP na 65 plekken winst, Nederlander Del Sarte scoort Gold Cup-podium". autosport.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 October 2026.
- ↑ "Patrick Kolb Results". motorsportstats.com. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
External links
- Patrick Kolb career summary at DriverDB.com