Sergei Zlobin
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Sergei Zlobin is a Russia
n racing
driver. In 2002
, he was a test driver for the Minardi
Formula One
. Although he never competed at a Grand Prix, he is one of the few Russians to pilot a Formula One car. He later entered briefly in the FIA GT Championship
in 2006
, driving for BMS Scuderia Italia.
On September 24, 2007, Zlobin survived a car bomb which had been planted in his Mercedes-Benz G500
. The explosion caused minor injuries to Zlobin's legs, but he was able to get out of the vehicle himself to call police.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n racing
Auto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
driver. In 2002
2002 Formula One season
The 2002 Formula One season was the 53rd FIA Formula One World Championship season. It commenced on March 3, 2002, and ended on October 13 after seventeen races....
, he was a test driver for the Minardi
Minardi
Minardi was an automobile racing team and constructor founded in 1979 by Giancarlo Minardi. It competed in the Formula One World Championship from 1985 until 2005 with little success, nevertheless acquiring a loyal following of fans...
Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
. Although he never competed at a Grand Prix, he is one of the few Russians to pilot a Formula One car. He later entered briefly in the FIA GT Championship
FIA GT Championship
The FIA GT Championship was a sports car racing series organized by the Stéphane Ratel Organisation at the behest of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The championship was mostly concentrated in Europe, but throughout the years has visited other continents including Asia and South...
in 2006
2006 FIA GT Championship season
The 2006 FIA GT Championship season is the 10th season of FIA GT Championship. It is a series for Grand Touring style cars broken into two classes based on power and manufacturer involvement, called GT1 and GT2. Invitational G2 and G3 classes are also allowed to participate, but do not count...
, driving for BMS Scuderia Italia.
On September 24, 2007, Zlobin survived a car bomb which had been planted in his Mercedes-Benz G500
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The original 460-series Geländewagen went on sale for civilian buyers in 1979, after having debuted in February of that year. It was offered with two wheelbases, a short wheelbase of 2,400 mm and a long one of 2,850 mm. One could choose between three body styles: A two-door short...
. The explosion caused minor injuries to Zlobin's legs, but he was able to get out of the vehicle himself to call police.
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Euro Formula 3000 2002 Euro Formula 3000 season The 2002 Euro Formula 3000 season was scheduled over 10 rounds and contested over 9 rounds. 14 different teams, 35 different drivers competed. All teams raced with Lola T99/50 chassis with Zytek engines.-Calendar:Note:... |
Bieffe/B & C Competition | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| Formula One 2002 Formula One season The 2002 Formula One season was the 53rd FIA Formula One World Championship season. It commenced on March 3, 2002, and ended on October 13 after seventeen races.... |
Minardi Minardi Minardi was an automobile racing team and constructor founded in 1979 by Giancarlo Minardi. It competed in the Formula One World Championship from 1985 until 2005 with little success, nevertheless acquiring a loyal following of fans... |
Test Driver | |||||||
| 2004 | Euro Formula 3000 2004 Euro Formula 3000 season The 2004 Superfund Euro Formula 3000 season was contested over 10 rounds. 10 different teams and 25 different drivers competed. All teams raced with Lola chassis and Zytek engines.-Driver and Team Lineup:-Calendar:-Driver:... |
NBC Group | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 2005 | 3000 Pro Series 2005 3000 Pro Series season The 2005 3000 Pro Series season was the inaugural season of what later would become the International Formula Master racing series. It was won jointly by Austrian Norbert Siedler and Italian Max Busnelli.-Teams and drivers:-Race calendar:-Drivers:... |
CEK Racing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22nd |
| 2006 | FIA GT Championship 2006 FIA GT Championship season The 2006 FIA GT Championship season is the 10th season of FIA GT Championship. It is a series for Grand Touring style cars broken into two classes based on power and manufacturer involvement, called GT1 and GT2. Invitational G2 and G3 classes are also allowed to participate, but do not count... |
BMS Scuderia Italia | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |