Rahul Raj Mayer
Rahul Raj Mayer | |
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| Born | July 20, 1996 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Occupation | Racing driver |
| Years active | 2008–2015, 2022–present |
Rahul Raj Mayer (born 20 July 1996 in Kuala Lumpur) is a professional Malaysian racing driver.
Career
Mayer initiated his karting journey in 2007 at the age of eleven and officially entered competitive racing in 2008, securing third place in the Yamaha SL Cup (Junior) category. The following year, he achieved runner-up status in the Asian Karting Open Championship within the Formula 125 Junior Open division. In 2010, he earned second place in the Yamaha SL Cup (Senior) and third place in the Rotax Max Challenge Malaysia (Junior).
In 2011, Mayer took part in Japan’s Iame X30 Championship, concluding the season in eighth position. During 2012, he attained podium finishes by placing third in the All Stars Karting Invitational and second in the Rotax Invitational Race. That same year marked his advancement to single-seater racing through participation in the Formula Gulf 1000 Championship, where he amassed two victories, ten podium appearances, one pole position, and three fastest laps, ultimately finishing as the championship runner-up.
For the 2013 season, Mayer signed with Hillspeed Racing based in the UK to compete in the BRDC Formula 4 Series, ending up 17th overall. With increased experience in 2014, he improved his standing to 12th place within the same championship. In 2015, he joined Mark Burdett Motorsport to race in the NEC Formula Renault Monza series.
Later that year, Mayer took part in an official FIA GP3 test session with Campos Racing. Nevertheless, financial limitations forced him to step away from professional motorsport for eight years. During this hiatus, he concentrated on academic pursuits and co-founded two enterprises before making a comeback to racing.
Motorsports return
Mayer re-entered competitive motorsports in 2022 by competing in the SP2 class of the Sepang 1000KM event with HiRev Dreamchaser; however, technical difficulties resulted in a "DNF" outcome.
In 2023, he participated in the sixth season of the Toyota Gazoo Championship within the Super Sporting Class reserved for top-tier drivers, contending against fourteen competitors. Additionally, Mayer confirmed his involvement in the Malaysian Championship Series by teaming up with Mitchell Cheah to compete in the Malaysian Touring Car division.
Complete Formula Renault 2.0 NEC results
(key) (Races shown in bold denote pole positions) (Races indicated in italics represent fastest laps)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mark Burdett Motorsport | MNZ 1 18 |
MNZ 2 Ret |
SIL 1 23 |
SIL 2 20 |
RBR 1 15 |
RBR 2 14 |
RBR 3 13 |
SPA 1 WD |
SPA 2 WD |
ASS 1 |
ASS 2 |
NÜR 1 |
NÜR 2 |
HOC 1 |
HOC 2 |
HOC 3 |
27th | 25 |