Nathanaël Berthon
FIVE FACTS
Single minded: After excelling in karts, Berthon raced successfully in a variety of single-seater categories including Formula Renault 2.0, its 3.5-litre equivalent, Formula E and GP2, where he claimed a solitary win at the Hungaroring in 2013.
One chance: Berthon got to try a Formula One car for size during a young driver test with HRT in in Abu Dhabi in 2011. He completed 60 laps.
Long-distance warrior: Since 2014, Berthon has been a regular in endurance events, with the Le Mans 24 Hours an annual pilgrimage.
Ice ace: Like many of his compatriots Berthon has excelled in ice racing, winning the Elite Class in the prestigious Andros Trophy during the 2016-17 season. He was third in the Elite Pro Class this year, driving for Comtoyou Racing.
Did you know? Berthon, a former ice hockey player of note, joined forces with ex-French international goalkeeper turned racer Fabien Barthez for the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2017. Unfortunately, they non-finished.
CAREER SO FAR:
2008: 18, Formula Renault 2.0 WEC; 33, Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup
2009: 6, Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup; 3, Formula Renault WC
2010: 7, Formula Renault 3.5; NC, British Formula 3 Championship
2011: 13, Formula Renault 3.5; 23, GP2 Asia Series; GP2 Series; P12, Abu Dhabi Formula One Young Driver Test (HRT)
2012: 12, GP2 Series; 7, Toyota Racing Series
2013: 20, GP2 Series
2014: 20, GP2 Series; 16, European Le Mans Series; Le Mans 24 Hours; 12, Formula Acceleration 1; 28, FIA World Endurance Championship
2015: 16, GP2 Series, 16; 10, European Le Mans Series; 5, Le Mans 24 Hours (LMP2)
2015-16: 17, FIA Formula E; 4, Andros Trophy Électrique Class
2016: 22, FIA World Endurance Championship (LMP2); 11, European Le Mans Series; 6, Le Mans 24 Hours (LMP2)
2016-17: 1, Andros Trophy Elite Class
2017: 13, European Le Mans Series; 45, Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup; Intercontinental GT Challenge
2017-18: 3, Andros Trophy Elite Class
2018: 15 (best result 3), WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup (Audi RS 3 LMS); 5, Le Mans 24 Hours (LMP2)
2019: FIA World Endurance Championship; Andros Trophy Elite Class