Matt Solomon

Matthew Barry Solomon (born 19 February 1996) is a Hong Kong racing driver.

Matt Solomon
NationalityHong Kong Hongkonger
Born (1996-02-19) 19 February 1996
Hong Kong

Career

Solomon began his motorsport career in kart racing in 2007,[1] where he remained active until 2012. In 2013, Solomon switched to formula racing and competed for Eurasia Motorsport in Formula Masters China. He scored in every race and scored four third places for best results. He finished fifth in the overall standings. In addition, he completed as a guest drive in Formula Renault for Prema in Europe. 2014 Solomon remained in the Formula Masters China at Eurasia Motorsport. He won five races and finished second overall with 187 to 215 points James Munro. In addition, Solomon was active in GT sports in 2014. He finished ninth in the Chinese Audi R8 LMS Cup and 28th in the GT3 class of the Asian GT Championship.

In the winter of 2014/15, Solomon competed for a MRF Challenge Formula 2000 event, finishing second. Subsequently, Solomon 2015 moved to European Formula 3 Championship to Double R Racing.[2]

He is consultant ("in-house racing specialist") for computergame-company Animoca Brands.[3]

Racing record

Career summary
Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2013 Formula Masters China Eurasia Motorsport 18 0 0 1 4 128 5th
Formula Renault 2.0 Alps Series Prema Junior 2 0 0 0 0 0 NC†
2014 Formula Masters China Eurasia Motorsport 18 5 2 6 12 187 2nd
Audi R8 LMS Cup China Audi Hong Kong Team 12 0 0 1 1 61 9th
GT Asia Series - GT3 Absolute Racing 2 0 0 0 0 22 28th
GT Asia Series - GTM Tiger Racing Team ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
2014-15 MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship MRF Racing 4 0 0 0 1 30 12th
2015 FIA Formula 3 European Championship Double R Racing 33 0 0 0 0 0 28th
Macau Grand Prix 2 0 0 0 0 N/A 18th
2016 Asian Le Mans Sprint Cup - LMP3 Wineurasia Motorsport 2 0 1 0 0 0 14th
GT Asia Series - GT3 Mercedes-AMG Driving Academy-Team AAI 2 0 0 0 0 0 NC
Australian GT Championship Eggleston Motorsport 7 1 0 2 2 0 NC†
Australian Endurance Championship Hog's Breath Cafe / Griffith Corporation 1 0 0 0 0 25 ?

† As he as a guest driver, Solomon was ineliglble to score points.

Personal life

Solomon was born to an Australian father and Chinese mother.[1] He usually drives under the Hong Kong license, but he also has an Australian passport.[4]

References
  1. "Biography". mattsolomon.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  2. Peter Allen (2 February 2015). "Solomon completes deal with Double R for European F3". paddockscout.com. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  3. "REVV project welcomes Matt Solomon, former Formula 3, FMCS, and GT3 racer".
  4. "Entry List" (PDF). renaultsportitalia.it. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
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