Denis Lian
Denis Lian | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 8, 1972 Singapore |
| Occupation(s) | Professional racing driver, motorsport executive |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Known for | Asian Formula 2000 champion (2002), A1 Grand Prix driver for A1 Team Singapore |
Denis Lian (; born 8 March 1972) is a professional racing driver from Singapore.
Biography
Lian initiated his motorsport journey in Australian club racing, piloting a Subaru Impreza. In 1999, he debuted in the Asian Formula 2000 series, securing fifth place in his first season. He improved to third position in the 2001 championship and ultimately clinched the title in 2002. In 2005, Lian ventured to Europe to compete part-time in the Formula Palmer Audi series, consistently finishing within the top five and concluding the season ranked 13th overall. Upon returning to Asia in 2006, he took part in Formula V6 Asia and finished seventh in the standings.
Towards the end of 2006, Lian was chosen to represent A1 Team Singapore in the A1 Grand Prix. Although he missed the initial round due to tonsillitis, he participated in the Brno event, where he qualified near the rear of the grid but retired early following a spin. Subsequent financial difficulties and a takeover by A1 Holdings led to his replacement and eventual dismissal from the team.
Lian later competed for two seasons in the Asian Le Mans Series within the Group CN category, capturing the class championship in 2015–16. Additionally, he raced in Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia competitions and took part in the Merdeka Endurance Race. Outside of driving, Lian has overseen Singapore operations for Lotus Cars and McLaren Automotive and was appointed CEO of Johor Motorsports in 2015.
Summary
| Season | Series | Position | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Formula Asia | 5th | Argo–Ford AF2000 | N/A |
| 2000 | Formula Asia | 4th | Argo–Ford AF2000 | N/A |
| 2001 | Formula Asia | 3rd | Argo–Ford AF2000 | N/A |
| 2002 | Formula Asia | 1st | Argo–Ford AF2000 | N/A |
| 2005 | Formula Palmer Audi | 13th | Van Diemen–Audi FPA | MotorSport Vision |
| 2006 | Formula V6 Asia by Renault Series | 7th | Tatuus–Nissan | Racing for Singapore |
| 2006–07 | A1 Grand Prix | 20th | Lola–Zytek B05/52 | A1 Team Singapore |
| 2014 | Asian Le Mans Series – Class CN | 2nd | Wolf–Honda GB08 | Team Avelon Formula |
| 2015–16 | Asian Le Mans Series – Class CN | 1st | Wolf–Honda GB08 | Avelon Formula |
Complete A1 Grand Prix results
(key) (Races shown in bold denote pole positions) (Races displayed in italics indicate fastest laps)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–07 | Singapore | NED SPR PO |
NED FEA PO |
CZE SPR 18 |
CZE FEA 19 |
20th |
3 |