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Fabio Luca Scherer (born 13 June 1999) is a racing driver from Switzerland, currently competing in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters for HRT Ford Performance.

Key Information

Scherer started his single-seater career in 2016, staying in Formula 4[broken anchor] series for two seasons.[2] In 2018 he moved to 2018 FIA Formula 3 European Championship, racing for Motopark Academy.[3] Scherer then competed for Charouz Racing System in the new FIA Formula 3 Championship for 2019.[4]

Since 2021 he competes in the endurance racing, taking on the FIA World Endurance Championship including 24 Hours of Le Mans, European Le Mans Series and IMSA SportsCar Championship.[5][6][7]

Sportscar career

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2020: DTM debut

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For the 2020 season, Scherer would migrate to sportscar racing, driving an Audi RS5 Turbo DTM for the Audi Sport Team WRT in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters.[8] He experienced a challenging campaign, only breaking through to score points at the Zolder Circuit, where he finished fifth on two occasions. The Swiss driver ended up 16th in the standings, last of all full-time competitors.

2021: Switch to LMP2

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Scherer moved to prototypes in 2021, driving in the LMP2 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship.[9] Driving alongside Filipe Albuquerque and Phil Hanson at United Autosports, Scherer began the year with a win during his debut at Spa-Francorchamps before having to miss the next round due to COVID-19.[10][11] The trio took another win at Monza, though they would only finish the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 18th thanks to a mid-race alternator failure.[12][13] Scherer ended the year fifth in the standings.

He also drove for Fach Auto Tech in the Porsche Supercup the same year, taking a best finish of eleventh at the Red Bull Ring.

2022: ELMS campaign

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Having joined Inter Europol Competition ahead of the 2022 season, the Swiss driver made a one-off appearance in the WEC to replace a COVID-stricken Alex Brundle before embarking on a campaign in the ELMS, where he would be partnered by Pietro Fittipaldi and David Heinemeier Hansson.[14][15] Together, the squad scored a podium at Spa on their way to eighth in the teams' championship.[16] They also took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing 14th.

In addition, Scherer drove for High Class Racing in five races of the IMSA SportsCar Championship, where he too made a lone rostrum appearance at Road America.[17]

2023: Le Mans glory

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The Swiss driver remained at Inter Europol the following year, returning to the WEC on a full-time basis alongside Albert Costa and Jakub Śmiechowski.[18] The trio scored points in all seven races, even taking a podium at Spa, though the highlight of the season, as well as a personal success story for Scherer, turned out to come at Le Mans: during Scherer's first pit stop the Corvette Racing car drove over his left foot after he had exited the car, resulting in an incomplete fracture and ligament damage.[19] In spite of the pain, Scherer continued driving throughout the 24-hour event, even passing the WRT of Robert Kubica during the morning and holding on against a late charge from Louis Delétraz to cross the line first despite radio issues inside the final hour.[20][21][22] This result moved IEC into second in the standings, a position they would defend until the end of the campaign.[23][24]

2024: United return

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Scherer returned to the ELMS in 2024, partnering Paul di Resta and Bijoy Garg at United Autosports.[25] The trio scored a best finish of sixth place in three races and finished 11th in the standings.[26] Scherer also drove for Nielsen Racing at Le Mans, where an overnight collision caused by teammate Heinemeier Hansson caused the team to drop down the field; they went on to finish 11th in class.[27][28]

2025: Ford DTM drive

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Scherer racing at Oschersleben in the 2025 DTM season.

Going into 2025, Scherer was announced as a GT3 junior driver at Ford, as part of which he re-entered the DTM with the Haupt Racing Team.[29] His comeback, at the wheel of the Ford Mustang GT3, ended with finishes of 19th and 18th at Oschersleben.[30] Scherer retired from the first race at the Lausitzring with an ABS failure, having previously drawn the ire of Jordan Pepper with an aggressive manoeuvre at the start.[31][32] Having benefitted from chaos at the start of race 2 to progress from 22nd to ninth, Scherer was forced to retire again later on after a clash with Nicolas Baert.[33][34] Scherer scored his first points at a rainy Zandvoort with 11th in race 1, but could not start race 2 due to a drive shaft failure.[35][36] He then damaged his suspension with a crash in qualifying ahead of the Saturday race at the Norisring; it could not be repaired in time and Scherer missed out on the start.[37] Sunday's race ended prematurely after Scherer's Ford lost a wheel on lap 19.[38] Chaos continued at the Nürburgring, where Scherer spun in avoidance of Mirko Bortolotti on lap 1.[39] He finished both races in the lower positions.

Scherer achieved his best result of the season at the Sachsenring: having gained time and places during the pit stop phase, Scherer finished race 1 in eighth.[40][41] More points followed in race 2 with an 11th place. A third points finish in succession followed in Spielberg, as Scherer started and finished 14th in race 1.[42] A drive shaft issue prematurely ended his Sunday race.[43] Two finishes in the lower midfield at Hockenheim consigned Scherer to a 23rd-place finish in the drivers' standings.[44]

During 2025, Scherer also made his GT3 Nürburgring Nordschleife debut, coming second in NLS9 alongside Jann Mardenborough and Dennis Fetzer.[45] He took part in NLS10 two weeks later, where he set a new NLS qualifying lap record with a time of 7:48.717.[46] Scherer and Patrick Assenheimer finished the race fourth overall and first in the SP9 Pro-Am class.[47][48]

Racing record

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Career summary

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Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2016 ADAC Formula 4 Championship Jenzer Motorsport 24 1 0 0 1 26 17th
Italian F4 Championship 9 0 0 0 0 3 29th
2016–17 Formula 4 UAE Championship Rasgaira Motorsports 8 1 0 0 2 77 8th
2017 ADAC Formula 4 Championship US Racing 21 1 0 3 6 154.5 5th
2018 FIA Formula 3 European Championship Motopark 30 0 1 2 1 64 14th
2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship Sauber Junior Team by Charouz 16 0 0 0 0 7 17th
2020 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters Audi Sport Team WRT 18 0 0 1 0 20 16th
2021 FIA World Endurance Championship - LMP2 United Autosports USA 5 2 0 0 2 84 5th
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 18th
Porsche Supercup Fach Auto Racing 7 0 0 0 0 0 NC†
2022 FIA World Endurance Championship - LMP2 Inter Europol Competition 1 0 0 0 0 0 29th
European Le Mans Series - LMP2 6 0 0 0 1 32 10th
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 14th
IMSA SportsCar Championship - LMP2 High Class Racing 5 0 0 0 1 1225 10th
2023 FIA World Endurance Championship - LMP2 Inter Europol Competition 7 1 0 0 3 114 2nd
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 1 1 0 0 1 N/A 1st
2024 European Le Mans Series - LMP2 United Autosports 6 0 0 0 0 27 11th
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 Nielsen Racing 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 11th
2025 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters HRT Ford Performance 14 0 0 0 0 20 23rd
Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie - SP9 2 0 1 0 1 0 NC†
Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie - VT2 Walkenhorst Motorsport 1 0 0 0 0 N/A NC
Source:[49]

As Scherer was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.

Complete ADAC Formula 4 Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Pos Points
2016 Jenzer Motorsport OSC1
1

14
OSC1
2

17
OSC1
3

18
SAC
1

21
SAC
2

15
SAC
3

22
LAU
1

14
LAU
2

10
LAU
3

1
OSC2
1

Ret
OSC2
2

16
OSC2
3

14
RBR
1

Ret
RBR
2

20
RBR
3

15
NÜR
1

21
NÜR
2

16
NÜR
3

16
ZAN
1

17
ZAN
2

16
ZAN
3

16
HOC
1

24
HOC
2

Ret
HOC
3

33
17th 26
2017 US Racing OSC1
1

4
OSC1
2

3
OSC1
3

8
LAU
1

DSQ
LAU
2

DSQ
LAU
3

DSQ
RBR
1

Ret
RBR
2

9
RBR
3

10
OSC2
1

4
OSC2
2

3
OSC2
3

5
NÜR
1

3
NÜR
2

11
NÜR
3

15
SAC
1

2
SAC
2

1
SAC
3

5
HOC
1

3
HOC
2

Ret
HOC
3

11
5th 154.5

Complete Italian F4 Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Pos Points
2016 Jenzer Motorsport MIS
1

25
MIS
2

13
MIS
3
MIS
4

26
ADR
1
ADR
2

18
ADR
3

9
ADR
4

13
IMO1
1

10
IMO1
2

Ret
IMO1
3

25
MUG
1
MUG
2
MUG
3
VAL
1
VAL
2
VAL
3
IMO2
1
IMO2
2
IMO2
3
MNZ
1
MNZ
2
MNZ
3
29th 3

Complete Formula 4 UAE Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Pos Points
2016-17 Rasgaira Motorsports DUB1
1
DUB1
2
DUB1
3
YMC1
1
YMC1
2
YMC1
3
YMC1
4
DUB2
1
DUB2
2
DUB2
3
YMC2
1

5
YMC2
2

2
YMC2
3

7
YMC2
4

1
YMC3
1

4
YMC3
2

10
YMC3
3

4
YMC3
4

Ret
8th 77

Complete FIA Formula 3 European Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DC Points
2018 Motopark Volkswagen PAU
1

11
PAU
2

Ret
PAU
3

4‡
HUN
1

10
HUN
2

11
HUN
3

10
NOR
1

19
NOR
2

10
NOR
3

16
ZAN
1

13
ZAN
2

9
ZAN
3

5
SPA
1

9
SPA
2

2
SPA
3

10
SIL
1

10
SIL
2

Ret
SIL
3

11
MIS
1

14
MIS
2

10
MIS
3

8
NÜR
1

Ret
NÜR
2

11
NÜR
3

14
RBR
1

9
RBR
2

7
RBR
3

12
HOC
1

Ret
HOC
2

6
HOC
3

11
14th 64

Half points awarded as less than 75% of race distance was completed.

Complete FIA Formula 3 Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)

Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 DC Points
2019 Sauber Junior Team by Charouz CAT
FEA

27
CAT
SPR

Ret
LEC
FEA

15
LEC
SPR

Ret
RBR
FEA

Ret
RBR
SPR

23
SIL
FEA

16
SIL
SPR

8
HUN
FEA

15
HUN
SPR

13
SPA
FEA

27
SPA
SPR

18
MNZ
FEA

8
MNZ
SPR

7
SOC
FEA

Ret
SOC
SPR

Ret
17th 7

Complete Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Chassis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Rank Points
2020 Audi Sport Team WRT Audi RS5 Turbo DTM SPA
1

12
SPA
2

12
LAU
1

14
LAU
2

11
LAU
1

13
LAU
2

15
ASS
1

15
ASS
2

Ret
NÜR
1

15
NÜR
2

16†
NÜR
1

Ret
NÜR
2

14
ZOL
1

13
ZOL
2

5
ZOL
1

5
ZOL
2

Ret
HOC
1

13†
HOC
2

12
16th 20
2025 HRT Ford Performance Ford Mustang GT3 OSC
1

19
OSC
2

18
LAU
1

Ret
LAU
2

Ret
ZAN
1

11
ZAN
2

DNS
NOR
1

DNS
NOR
2

Ret
NÜR
1

18
NÜR
2

19
SAC
1

8
SAC
2

11
RBR
1

14
RBR
2

Ret
HOC
1

17
HOC
2

18
23rd 20

Did not finish, but was classified as he had completed more than 90% of the race distance.

Complete Porsche Supercup results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pos. Points
2021 Fach Auto Racing MON RBR
19
RBR
11
HUN
16
SPA
22
ZND
16
MNZ
19
MNZ
17
NC† 0

As Scherer was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

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Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
2021 United Kingdom United Autosports USA United Kingdom Phil Hanson
Portugal Filipe Albuquerque
Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 328 40th 18th
2022 Poland Inter Europol Competition Brazil Pietro Fittipaldi
Denmark David Heinemeier Hansson
Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 364 18th 14th
2023 Poland Inter Europol Competition Spain Albert Costa
Poland Jakub Śmiechowski
Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 328 9th 1st
2024 United Kingdom Nielsen Racing Denmark David Heinemeier Hansson
Cayman Islands Kyffin Simpson
Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 291 25th 11th

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Class Car Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rank Points
2021 United Autosports USA LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 SPA
1
ALG
WD
MNZ
1
LMS
10
BHR
4
BHR
4
5th 84
2022 Inter Europol Competition LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 SEB
14
SPA LMS
14†
MNZ FUJ BHR 29th 0
2023 Inter Europol Competition LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 SEB
3
ALG
9
SPA
3
LMS
1
MNZ
5
FUJ
9
BHR
6
2nd 114

Non World Endurance Championship entries are ineligible to score points.

Complete European Le Mans Series results

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(Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Class Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rank Points
2022 Inter Europol Competition LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 LEC
11
IMO
9
MNZ
11
CAT
16
SPA
2
ALG
4
10th 32
2024 United Autosports LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 CAT
9
LEC
12
IMO
6
SPA
10
MUG
6
ALG
6
11th 27

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team Class Make Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pos. Points
2022 High Class Racing LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 V8 DAY
9†
SEB
6
LGA MDO WGL
4
ELK
3
ATL
4
10th 1225

Points only counted towards the Michelin Endurance Cup, and not the overall LMP2 Championship. * Season still in progress.

References

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from Grokipedia
Fabio Scherer is a Swiss professional racing driver born on June 13, 1999, in , , renowned for his endurance racing successes, including a victory in the LMP2 class at the 2023 with despite sustaining a fractured foot during the race. Scherer's career began in karting, where he secured Swiss national championships in the KF3 category in 2014 and the X30 Challenge in 2015. Transitioning to single-seater racing, he competed in the from 2016 to 2017, achieving a fifth-place overall finish in 2017 with multiple podiums, before progressing to the in 2018 and the in 2019, where he recorded several top-10 results. In 2020, he made his DTM debut with Sport Team WRT. Since 2021, Scherer has focused on endurance racing, competing in the LMP2 class, the , and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. His 2023 season marked a career pinnacle, as he finished second in the WEC LMP2 drivers' standings with three podiums across the seven-race season, including the triumph in the centenary edition of the race. He also participated in the 2024 with in the LMP2 category. As of November 2025, Scherer is racing in the for HRT Ford Performance, aiming for victories and podium finishes in the Ford Mustang GT3. Over his professional career, as of October 2025, he has amassed approximately 174 race starts, seven wins, and 18 podiums across various series.

Early career

Early life and education

Fabio Scherer was born on 13 June 1999 in , , and holds Swiss nationality. He is the son of a motorsport enthusiast father who competed in karting for 15 years and won the Swiss National Championship eight times, an influence that played a key role in introducing him to the sport. Scherer developed a passion for racing from a young age through his father's involvement, gaining initial exposure by starting go-karting at the age of eight in 2007 as a hobby.

Karting career

Scherer began his competitive karting career in 2009 at age 10, entering the Swiss national series in the category. Over the subsequent years, he progressed through various junior classes from 2009 to 2013, including ICA Junior and KF3, racing primarily with Swiss teams and chassis such as Birel and Tony Kart. In 2014, at age 15, Scherer dominated the Schweizer Kart Meisterschaft in the KF3 category, clinching the national Junior Championship title with multiple race victories. The following year, he stepped up to senior competition, winning the Swiss Championship in the X30 Senior class and securing additional regional podiums in . Scherer also gained international experience, competing in events like the Trofeo delle Industrie in during 2012 and 2014, as well as rounds of the FIA European Karting Championship in 2015, where he achieved top-10 finishes such as seventh in and ninth at PF International. These results highlighted his adaptability across circuits in , , , and the . His karting successes, including back-to-back Swiss national titles in 2014 and 2015, attracted attention from single-seater teams, leading to testing sessions in cars late in 2015 and securing a full-season drive in the Championship for 2016.

Single-seater racing

Formula 4 seasons (2016–2017)

Scherer entered single-seater racing in 2016 with the Formula 4 Championship, a German-based series featuring the F4-T014 chassis, engines, and tires, racing for . As a , he accumulated 26 points over the season, finishing 17th overall with no podiums aside from his maiden victory in the final race at the , where he switched to slick tires on a drying track to charge from a low starting position. He also competed in nine rounds of the with Jenzer, recording mid-pack results such as ninth-place finishes and ending 29th in the standings with 3 points. To build winter experience ahead of the European season, Scherer joined Rasgaira Motorsports in the inaugural , a testing-oriented winter series using similar Tatuus-Abarth-Pirelli specifications. He secured eighth place overall with 83 points from eight races, highlighted by a pole-to-flag victory at Yas Marina and two additional podiums, marking his adaptation to international competition. In 2017, Scherer switched to US Racing for a full ADAC F4 campaign, showing marked improvement by finishing fifth in the championship with 154.5 points from 21 races. His results included a lights-to-flag win in the second race at the amid chaotic conditions, three podiums, and six top-five finishes, reflecting progress in handling variable weather and mechanical reliability challenges from prior seasons. Across his two years, Scherer achieved three victories, establishing a foundation for higher categories through consistent point-scoring and tactical racecraft.

FIA Formula 3 European Championship (2018)

Scherer progressed to the in 2018, joining Motopark Academy and competing in the Dallara F317 chassis powered by a engine. As a , he adapted to the series' demands following his experience, which provided a solid foundation for the step-up in competitiveness and car handling. The season consisted of 10 rounds across , with Scherer focusing on consistent midfield battles amid a field dominated by Prema Powerteam drivers. At the season opener in Pau, Scherer showed promise by finishing fourth in the rain-shortened third race, marking an early highlight despite challenges in the narrower layout. His standout performance came at Spa-Francorchamps, where he secured his maiden with second place in race two after a intense duel with teammate , though tire degradation proved difficult in the variable conditions of the weekend. Scherer also delivered consistent top-10 finishes at the , placing 10th in the amended first race, and at , where he ended fifth in the red-flagged third race, demonstrating improved pace on high-speed circuits. Scherer concluded the season 14th in the drivers' with 64 points, reflecting steady progress in a rookie campaign marked by occasional mechanical setbacks. Motopark Academy, bolstered by strong results from drivers like Ticktum and , finished second in the teams' standings with 800.5 points behind Prema. Throughout the year, Scherer benefited from Motopark's robust engineering support, which aided his development in setup optimization and racecraft during testing sessions at tracks like and . Post-season, he participated in evaluations for the , ultimately securing a seat with the Sauber Junior Team by Charouz, allowing him to remain in the category for further growth.

FIA Formula 3 Championship (2019)

For the 2019 season, Fabio Scherer joined the Sauber Junior Team by Charouz, partnering and in the inaugural , which served as a support series to the World Championship. The team fielded the new chassis equipped with a Mecachrome and tires, marking Scherer's transition from the previous European Formula 3 series to this more competitive, F1-aligned grid of 30 cars. At the season-opening round in , Scherer qualified 17th in a session dominated by , reflecting early adaptation challenges to the car's aerodynamics and the intense field. Scherer's campaign featured flashes of potential amid qualifying inconsistencies and on-track incidents that limited his progress. His strongest performance came at , where he qualified ninth—his best of the year—finished 16th in Race 1, and charged to eighth place in for 4 points, one of several points finishes contributing to his season total of 7 points. He recorded multiple top-15 finishes, including 15th in Race 1 at after starting 22nd, but was hampered by poor starting positions and retirements, such as a DNF in Barcelona's due to contact. These setbacks, including qualifying woes at tight circuits like , underscored the team's struggles with setup optimization in the new series. Scherer concluded the season 17th in the drivers' standings with seven points. The Sauber Junior Team by Charouz finished 8th in the teams' championship with 15 points, as the squad grappled with reliability and pace in its debut year. Despite the modest outcomes, competing on F1 weekends provided valuable exposure to high-level environments and international media, enhancing Scherer's profile. Post-season, his participation in the DTM rookie test at Jerez, where he impressed in an , directly led to a full-time seat with WRT for 2020, bridging his open-wheel experience to .

Sportscar career

DTM debut (2020)

Following his season in the , Fabio Scherer transitioned to GT3 machinery in the (DTM) for 2020, signing with Sport Team WRT to drive the LMS GT3. The squad, entering its second year in the series, fielded a young lineup including Scherer alongside teammates and Ferdinand Habsburg, all DTM rookies, with the team emphasizing development over immediate results amid the steep learning curve from single-seater racing. The significantly impacted the schedule, condensing it to eight double-header rounds across starting in , rather than the originally planned ten. Scherer's adaptation to the GT3 car's closed-cockpit design, characteristics, and management proved challenging initially, but his open-wheel experience aided in building pace on technical circuits with variable conditions. Key highlights included a top-10 finish at the in round 2, demonstrating improved handling in dry-wet transitions, and his strongest showing at the Zolder double-header in rounds 7 and 8, where he claimed twin fifth-place results in the second race of each weekend—his first points in the series—while also securing his best qualifying of fourth place during the event. These performances underscored his consistency as a , particularly in mixed weather, though mechanical issues and penalties limited further breakthroughs elsewhere. Scherer concluded the season 16th in the drivers' standings with 20 points, a solid debut effort in a year dominated by , as teammate secured the title with nine victories. Team principal Vincent Vosse highlighted Scherer's promise, noting the rookie's rapid progress in mastering GT3 dynamics despite the series' competitive field of established talents.

LMP2 transition (2021)

In 2021, Fabio Scherer shifted from GT sprint racing to endurance prototypes, joining defending LMP2 champions for the . He partnered with experienced teammates Phil Hanson and Filipe Albuquerque in the #22 Gibson, contesting all six rounds of the season. Scherer's adaptation to the LMP2 category was swift, aided by the endurance stamina built during his 2020 DTM campaign. The trio secured victories in the opening round at Spa-Francorchamps—Scherer's WEC debut win—and at , where they led a safety-car interrupted race to claim class honors. They also earned a podium third place at , rounding out a strong mid-season with consistent top-five results at Fuji and . Scherer made his debut at the , sharing the #22 entry with Hanson and Albuquerque, but the car finished 18th in LMP2 after completing 328 laps amid challenging conditions. Overall, Scherer's efforts helped mount a title challenge, finishing second in the LMP2 teams' standings, while he placed fifth in the drivers' classification with 84 points.

ELMS and IMSA campaigns (2022)

In 2022, Fabio Scherer expanded his endurance racing portfolio by committing to a full-season campaign in the (ELMS) with , driving the #43 Oreca 07-Gibson in the LMP2 class alongside teammates and . This program built on his prior experience in the LMP2 category, allowing him to refine his skills in multi-hour races while targeting consistent points finishes across the six-round season. Scherer's efforts yielded one podium result, a second-place finish at the 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, where the #43 entry capitalized on strong strategy and pace to challenge for the win before settling for runner-up honors behind . Despite the Spa highlight, the season presented challenges, including at the , where the #43 car finished 14th in LMP2 after completing 364 laps. Balancing the European schedule with transatlantic commitments added logistical strain, but Scherer maintained reliability in other rounds, contributing to the team's third-place finish in the LMP2 teams' standings with 79 points. Individually, he ended the drivers' championship 12th with 20 points, demonstrating solid consistency in a competitive field dominated by Prema Racing's title-winning effort. Concurrently, Scherer made his WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut with High Class Racing in the #20 07-Gibson LMP2 entry, partnering with Anders Fjordbach and Dennis Andersen for select endurance events: the Rolex 24 at Daytona, , 6 Hours of Watkins Glen, and at . The program emphasized adaptation to American ovals and road courses, with the team achieving a fourth-place class finish at Watkins Glen after battling for a podium amid on-track incidents, including contact with Racing Team Nederland's entry. Results were mixed elsewhere, with 11th at Daytona following a spin while leading LMP2, 12th at Sebring, and fifth at , underscoring the demands of integrating U.S. racing into his ELMS commitments without major mechanical retirements beyond .

Le Mans victory (2023)

In 2023, Fabio Scherer competed full-time in the FIA World Endurance Championship's LMP2 class with the Polish squad , driving the #34 07-Gibson alongside Jakub Śmiechowski and . The season marked Scherer's continued progression in endurance racing, building on his prior LMP2 experience from and 2022, where he had honed skills in long-stint management and team coordination. Over the seven-round campaign, the trio delivered consistent results, securing podium finishes at Spa-Francorchamps, , and Fuji to help Scherer claim second place in the FIA Endurance Trophy for LMP2 drivers with 114 points. The pinnacle of Scherer's 2023 season came at the 91st , where Inter Europol achieved its maiden FIA WEC victory in LMP2. Starting sixth in class after qualifying, Scherer took the opening stint in damp conditions, navigating light rain to maintain position early on. The race turned dramatic just seven laps in during the first , when the #33 C8.R inadvertently ran over Scherer's left foot as he exited the garage, causing an incomplete fracture to his mid-foot and ligament damage. Refusing to withdraw, Scherer returned to the track in visible pain, later stating he was determined to win "no matter what it cost." Despite the setback, the #34 methodically climbed the order through strategic pit stops and efficient fuel management, particularly in the latter stages amid from GT cars. By the race's midpoint, the car had taken the lead, which teammates Śmiechowski and Costa defended through the night. Scherer completed multiple stints post-injury, contributing to the team leading the final 112 laps of the 379-lap event. The Polish entry crossed the line 21 seconds ahead of the #41 Team WRT , securing the LMP2 class win and full points haul of 50. Post-race, Scherer was hospitalized for assessment, confirming the foot but no broken bones requiring ; he described the as emotionally overwhelming, dedicating it to the team's resilience. This triumph, Inter Europol's first at since entering in 2019, significantly boosted Scherer's profile as an endurance specialist, highlighting his grit under adversity and paving the way for future opportunities in the series.

Return to United Autosports (2024)

In 2024, Fabio Scherer rejoined United Autosports for a full-season campaign in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) LMP2 class, driving the #23 Oreca 07-Gibson alongside Paul di Resta and Bijoy Garg. This reunion built on his successful 2021 stint with the team in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), where they secured multiple victories. The lineup focused on consistent development and podium contention amid United's ongoing expansion into European endurance racing, emphasizing reliable setups and strategic pit management over aggressive risks. Scherer's ELMS season delivered steady mid-pack performances across all seven rounds, with the team's best result being a sixth-place finish overall at the 4 Hours of in July, where clean stints and effective management allowed them to climb from ninth on . Accumulating 27 points, Scherer tied for 11th in the LMP2 drivers' standings, reflecting a campaign marked by no major incidents or retirements that could have derailed progress. The effort prioritized testing aerodynamic and suspension tweaks aimed at future competitiveness, contributing to United's broader program growth. Complementing his ELMS commitments, Scherer made select endurance appearances, including the as part of the WEC calendar, where he co-drove the #24 07-Gibson for Nielsen Racing with and , finishing 11th in LMP2 after completing 291 laps—20 laps behind the class winners. Although not a full WEC program, these outings maintained his exposure in the premier series with consistent mid-pack results at events like the 1812 km of and the 6 Hours of , underscoring a season of consolidation following his 2023 triumph.

Ford DTM and endurance racing (2025)

In 2025, Fabio Scherer returned to the (DTM) after a five-year absence, joining Haupt Racing (HRT) Ford Performance as part of Ford's factory-supported program marking the manufacturer's first full-season DTM involvement since 1989. Driving the #64 GT3, Scherer was named an official Ford Performance GT3 Junior Driver, a role that supported his integration into the team's development efforts alongside teammate . This comeback built on his rookie DTM experience from 2020 with , where he had shown promise before transitioning to endurance . Scherer's season began strongly at the opener, where he capitalized on strategic pit stops to finish eighth in Race 1, his best result of the year and the highest for a Ford entry. He maintained consistency with finishes typically in the top 15, including 15th at the and 16th at the finale, despite challenges adapting to the Mustang GT3's setup and occasional mechanical issues like a failure. These efforts culminated in a 23rd-place finish in the drivers' standings across the 10-round championship, reflecting steady progress for the new Ford program without podium contention. Complementing his DTM commitments, Scherer participated in select rounds of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), racing the #9 Ford Mustang GT3 for Haupt Racing Team in the SP9 Pro-Am class. At NLS9 (ADAC Barbarossapreis), he shared driving duties with Dennis Fetzer and , securing second overall after a strong recovery drive in variable conditions. In the season finale at NLS10 (Sportwarte Trophy), Scherer set a new qualifying lap record of 7:48.717 on the Nordschleife, earning and contributing to a fourth-overall finish and class victory alongside Fetzer and Patrick Assenheimer, as the Fords led a 1-2 in their category. The hybrid sprint-endurance schedule allowed Scherer to balance DTM's high-intensity sprints with NLS's longer stints, fostering adaptation to the Ford platform while remaining injury-free throughout. Off-season testing focused on future programs, building momentum for his continued GT3 and potential LMP involvement.

Racing record

Career summary

Fabio Scherer's racing career spans karting, single-seaters, and endurance racing, with a total of 182 race starts, 7 wins, 18 podiums, and 1 as of November 2025.
Years ActiveSeriesTeamsStartsWinsPodiumsPolesBest Championship Finish
2009–2015Karting (Swiss KF3, X30 Challenge, etc.)VariousNot trackedMultipleMultipleN/A1st (Swiss KF3 2014; X30 Challenge 2015)
2016–2017Formula 4 (ADAC, Italian, UAE)Jenzer Motorsport, US Racing722905th (ADAC F4 2017)
2018–2019FIA Formula 3 (European & Championship)Motopark, Charouz (Sauber Junior Team)4612114th (F3 European 2018)
2020DTMWRT Team Audi Sport1000012th
2021LMP2 (WEC, ELMS)United Autosports112205th (ELMS)
2022LMP2 (ELMS, IMSA WeatherTech)Inter Europol Competition, others1001010th (ELMS)
2023LMP2 (WEC)Inter Europol Competition71202nd
2024LMP2 (ELMS, Le Mans)United Autosports, Nielsen Racing601011th (ELMS)
2025DTM, NLS (GT3)HRT Ford Performance, Haupt Racing Team1612023rd (DTM); 1st Pro-Am class (NLS)
Key milestone: Scherer secured his career highlight with a victory in the LMP2 class at the 2023 despite a foot injury.

ADAC Formula 4 Championship

Fabio Scherer competed in the ADAC Championship for two seasons, achieving his first single-seater victory in 2016 while driving for . In 2017, he switched to US Racing and improved significantly, securing fifth in the standings with consistent top finishes.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest LapsPointsPosition
20162411002617th
2017US Racing211423154.55th

Scherer participated in a partial campaign in the across 2016 and 2017, primarily with , scoring modest points through consistent midfield finishes without securing podiums.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest LapsPointsPosition
201690000329th
2017110000329th

Formula 4 UAE Championship

Scherer joined the 2016–17 midway through the season with Rasgaira Motorsports, contesting rounds 4 and 5 at and claiming his sole victory there. His results included two podiums from eight starts, contributing to an eighth-place championship finish.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest LapsPointsPosition
2016–17Rasgaira Motorsports81200778th

Complete FIA Formula 3 results

Scherer competed in the final season of the in 2018 with Motopark, where he started all 30 races across 10 rounds, earning 64 points for 14th place in the drivers' standings, highlighted by one finish.
RoundCircuitQualifyingRace 1Race 2Race 3Points
1Pau-11thDNF4th (6)6
2Hungaroring-10th (1)11th10th (1)2
3Norisring-19th10th (1)16th (FL)1
4Zandvoort-13th9th (2)5th (10)12
5Spa-Francorchamps-9th (2)2nd (18)10th (1, FL)21
6Nürburgring-10th (1)DNF (PP)11th1
7Silverstone-14th10th (1)8th (4)5
8Misano-DNF11th14th0
9Spa-Francorchamps-9th (2)7th (6)12th8
10Hockenheim-DNF6th (8)11th8
Total64
In 2019, Scherer joined Sauber Junior Team by Charouz for the new , contesting all 16 races over 8 rounds and accumulating 7 points to finish 17th in the standings, with his best results being eighth place in the feature race at the .
RoundCircuitQualifyingRace 1Race 2Points
1-27thDNF0
2-DNFDNF0
3-16th8th (1)1
4-13th18th0
5-8th (4)7th (PP, 2)6
6Spa-Francorchamps-DNFDNF0
725th9th11th0
822ndDNFDNF0
Total7
Across both championships, Scherer completed 46 starts in FIA Formula 3, achieving one podium and a best finish of second place.

Complete DTM results

Fabio Scherer made his DTM debut in 2020 driving the RS 5 DTM for Audi Sport Team WRT, contesting all 18 races across nine rounds and earning 20 points with two fifth-place finishes at Zolder, finishing 16th in the drivers' championship. He returned to the series in 2025 with the GT3 for HRT Ford Performance, competing in 10 races with consistent finishes and scoring 20 points to place 23rd overall.

2020 DTM Results (Audi RS 5 DTM, Audi Sport Team WRT)

RoundTrackQualifyingRace 1 Finish (Points)Race 2 Finish (Points)Round Notes
1Spa-Francorchamps12th12th (0)12th (0)Double-header opener; no points scored.
2Lausitzring13th14th (0)11th (0)First of three Lausitz weekends; consistent mid-pack.
3Lausitzring11th13th (0)15th (0)No points; mechanical challenges noted.
4Assen16th15th (0)DNF (0)Race 2 ended early due to crash.
5Nürburgring (short)15th15th (0)16th (0)Short track configuration; no points.
6Nürburgring9thDNF (0)14th (0)Collision in Race 1; recovered in Race 2.
7Zolder I16th13th (0)5th (14)Breakthrough points in Race 2 with fifth place.
8Zolder II9th5th (6)DNF (0)Fifth in Race 1; DNF in Race 2 from fourth on grid.
9Hockenheim10thDSQ (0)12th (0)Disqualified in Race 1; season finale.
Season Totals: 18 starts, 0 wins, 0 podiums, 1 fastest lap, 20 points, 16th in championship. Points primarily from Zolder finishes under the 2020 scoring system (25-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4 for top 10, plus 3 for pole and 2 for fastest lap).

2025 DTM Results (Ford Mustang GT3, HRT Ford Performance)

RoundTrackQualifyingRace 1 Finish (Points)Race 2 Finish (Points)Round Notes
1Oschersleben23rd19th (0)18th (0)Season opener; adapting to GT3 Ford.
2Lausitzring19thDNF (0)DNF (0)Double DNF due to incidents.
3Zandvoort23rd11th (0)-Single race; near-points finish.
4Norisring16thDNF (0)-Retirement in sole race.
5Nürburgring20th18th (0)-Mid-pack finish.
6-10Various (Hockenheim, Red Bull Ring, etc.)VariedVaried (contributing to 20 total points)VariedAdditional points from consistent finishes; full 10-race participation.
Season Totals: 10 starts, 0 wins, 0 podiums, 20 points, 23rd in . Scored under GT3-era (25-20-16-13-11-10-8-6-4-2 for top 10, plus 3 for pole and 2 for fastest ). Career DTM Totals: 28 starts, 0 wins, 0 podiums, 1 fastest , 40 points.

Complete LMP2 and results

Fabio Scherer transitioned to prototype in the LMP2 class in , competing primarily in the (WEC), (ELMS), and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, while making four consecutive appearances at the from to 2024. Over his LMP2 career, he accumulated approximately 50 starts across these series, achieving three class wins—two in the WEC and one at the 2023 Le Mans—and finishing as vice-champion in the 2023 WEC LMP2 standings with 114 points. In 2025, Scherer ventured into GT3 in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) with Haupt Racing Team, securing a class victory in the season finale and a podium in round 9. His co-drivers varied by and event, including consistent pairings with Filipe Albuquerque and Phil Hanson in , Jakub Śmiechowski and in 2023, and and Bijoy Garg in 2024.

FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Results

Scherer's WEC debut came in 2021 with in the #22 07-Gibson, where he and co-drivers Phil Hanson and Filipe Albuquerque secured victories at Spa-Francorchamps and , plus additional finishes at and , finishing fifth in the LMP2 standings with 84 points across four races. He returned full-time in 2023 with in the #34 07-Gibson, partnering and to claim the marquee win despite Scherer's mid-race foot injury, and ending as LMP2 vice-champions with consistent podium contention but no additional victories in the seven-race season.
YearRaceTeamCo-DriversClass PositionNotes
20216 Hours of SpaUnited Autosports (#22)Phil Hanson, Filipe Albuquerque1stDebut WEC win
2021United Autosports (#22)Phil Hanson, Filipe Albuquerque8thSteady debut run
2021United Autosports (#22)Phil Hanson, Filipe Albuquerque1stSeason's second victory
2021United Autosports (#22)Phil Hanson, Filipe Albuquerque4thSeason finale
2023 (#34)Jakub Śmiechowski, 1stClass win despite injury
20236 Hours of Spa (#34)Jakub Śmiechowski, 3rdPodium finish
2023 (#34)Jakub Śmiechowski, 4th

European Le Mans Series (ELMS) Results

In ELMS, Scherer raced with in 2022 (#43 07-Gibson), alongside David H. Hansson and , achieving one and 32 points for 10th in LMP2 over six events, with a best of fifth at but challenges like an 11th at . He rejoined in 2024 (#23 07-Gibson) with and Bijoy Garg, scoring a best of sixth at and for 27 points and 11th overall, impacted by incidents such as a penalty at .
YearRaceTeamCo-DriversClass PositionNotes
20224 Hours of (#43)David H. Hansson, 11thTough race
20224 Hours of (#43)David H. Hansson, 5thPodium contention
20224 Hours of (#43)David H. Hansson, 5thBest result of season
20244 Hours of Imola (#23), Bijoy Garg6thBest finish
20244 Hours of (#23), Bijoy Garg10thTop-10 recovery
20244 Hours of (#23), Bijoy Garg12thIncident and penalty

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Results (2022)

Scherer contested five LMP2 events in 2022 with High Class Racing (#20 Oreca 07-Gibson), co-driving with Dennis Andersen and Anders Fjordbach (Nico Mueller at Daytona), marking his U.S. endurance debut with a breakthrough third-place finish at Road America—his lone podium—amid challenges like a crash at Daytona.
YearRaceTeamCo-DriversClass PositionNotes
2022Rolex 24 at DaytonaHigh Class Racing (#20)Dennis Andersen, Anders Fjordbach, Nico Mueller7thEarly crash
202212 Hours of SebringHigh Class Racing (#20)Dennis Andersen, Anders Fjordbach5thSolid points score
2022Long BeachHigh Class Racing (#20)Dennis Andersen, Anders Fjordbach6thStreet circuit challenge
20226 Hours of Watkins GlenHigh Class Racing (#20)Dennis Andersen, Anders Fjordbach4thStrong recovery
2022Road AmericaHigh Class Racing (#20)Dennis Andersen, Anders Fjordbach3rdFirst U.S. podium

24 Hours of Le Mans Results (2021–2024)

Scherer has appeared at annually since 2021, with his 2023 victory standing as a career highlight despite sustaining a foot fracture during the race. In 2024, he drove the #44 Nielsen Racing 07-Gibson with and James Allen, finishing seventh in LMP2 after mechanical issues.
YearTeamCo-DriversClass PositionNotes
2021 USA (#22)Phil Hanson, Filipe Albuquerque8thSteady debut run
2022 (#43), 14thMid-pack finish
2023 (#34), 1stIconic win with injury
2024Nielsen Racing (#44), James Allen7thMechanical setbacks

ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) Results (2025)

In 2025, Scherer debuted in GT3 endurance at the Nordschleife with Haupt Racing Team's GT3 entries (#6 and #9), primarily in the SP9 Pro-Am class, achieving a class win in the season finale and a third overall in round 9, with co-drivers including Dennis Fetzer, , and Patrick Assenheimer across multiple events.
YearRoundTeamCo-DriversClass PositionNotes
2025NLS 8 ()Haupt Racing Team (#6/#64)Varies ( in related entry)1st (select stint) / DNFMixed results, technical DNF
2025NLS 9 ()Haupt Racing Team (#9)Dennis Fetzer, 2nd SP9Podium
2025NLS 10 ( Finale)Haupt Racing Team (#9)Dennis Fetzer, Patrick Assenheimer1st SP9Class victory and overall podium

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