- BORN: 31 January 1987
- NATIONALITY: Russian Federation
- HOME TOWN: Kazan
- INTERESTS: Racing and Hockey
Timur Timerzyanov made his racing debut after choosing motorsport over a burgeoning career in gymnastics, the Russian racer switching first to karting before pursuing rallycross as his chosen discipline. Success came quickly for Timerzyanov with a maiden first European title coming in the Super1600 category in 2010 prior to a move into the Supercar category the following year.
Joining Namus Hansen Motorsport, Timerzyanov secured back-to-back Euro RX titles driving a Citroen DS3 in 2012 and 2013 prior to the series evolving into the world championship.
One of the most experienced rallycross drivers on the grid, Timurzyanov continued to notch up podiums during stints with Namus OMSE (2015), MJP Team Austria (2016) and Team STARD (2017) but will embark on a fresh challenge with the GRX TANECO outfit in 2018, driving a Hyundai i20 alongside Niclas Gronholm.
Q&A
Who is your biggest rival on the World RX circuit?
Either Timmy Hansen or Tanner Foust
What’s been your career highlight so far?
My Euro RX title wins two years in a row (2012 and 2013)
Who was your biggest inspiration?
My family
What advice would you give to young rallycross drivers
Never give up!
What’s your favourite World RX track and why?
Holjes because of the style and very big jump
If you weren’t a rallycross driver what would you be?
Hockey player
Who’s the funniest World RX driver?
That’s an easy one, Andreas Bakkerud
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?
Meat
What one item would you take with you if you were stuck on a desert island?
A knife !
Which three celebrities would you invite to a dinner party, and why?
Me, Andreas Bakkerud and Liam Doran
Tell us a secret
I'm really bad at keeping secrets !
