André Lotterer

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André Lotterer (born 19 November 1981 in Duisburg, Germany) is a German racing driver currently competing in the FIA Endurance Challenge, but is also known for his appearances in other categories, such as Formula One or Super Formula, among others.

André Lotterer in 2002.

Formula One

2002-2003: Jaguar

Lotterer began the 2002 season as test driver for the Jaguar team, helping regular drivers Pedro de la Rosa and Mark Webber develop the car throughout the season. In the early stages of the season, it became apparent that the R3, mainly developed by Webber the year before, was not suited to team leader De la Rosa - whereas Webber was able to score in the car early on in the year.

Jaguar became tired of their star driver's performances and would sack De la Rosa ahead of the French Grand Prix, replacing him with Lotterer. Lotterer would immediately repay this confidence by scoring a single point in the race. Neither he nor Webber would score any more points that year.

Lotterer remained at Jaguar in 2003, this time joined by David Coulthard. After the pullout of Michelin-using teams at the Italian Grand Prix - Lotterer would take his best maiden podium in the race - taking advantage of the depleted field to finish the race in second position.