Julien Andlauer Bio
Julien Andlauer (born 5 July 1999 in Lyon) is a French racing driver. He is a Porsche factory driver who competes in a range of championships, having won both the French and German Porsche Carrera Cup titles. Andlauer currently competes for Porsche Penske Motorsport in the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), driving the No. 5 Porsche 963.
Early Life and Background
Julien Andlauer was born on 5 July 1999 in Lyon, France. Growing up in France, he began his motorsport journey in karting, building the foundation that would carry him into single-seaters and sports car racing. As a teenager, Andlauer balanced his education with a growing commitment to racing, eventually moving into car competition in 2015.
His early career in karting exposed him to the demands of wheel-to-wheel racing, helping him develop the race craft that later defined his career. By the time he was 15, Andlauer was ready to make the step from karting to formula cars, taking on a national championship in his home country.
Path to NASCAR
This driver does not compete in NASCAR. The provided sources confirm his career across the Porsche Carrera Cup France, Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, Porsche Supercup, French F4 Championship, Le Mans Cup, European Le Mans Series, Asian Le Mans Series, IMSA SportsCar Championship, and the FIA World Endurance Championship. Because no NASCAR participation is documented, sections covering that ladder series have been omitted to avoid speculation.
Julien Andlauer Career
Early Career (2015–2016)
Andlauer began his car racing career in 2015 with a single season in the French F4 Championship. He scored two podiums and finished eighth overall, gaining valuable experience in single-seater racing. In 2016, he moved to the Porsche Carrera Cup France with Saintéloc Racing, finishing fifth in the standings and confirming his potential as a Porsche talent.
Those early results laid the groundwork for his rapid rise. His consistency caught the attention of Porsche, and he was invited to a two-day talent shootout at the Lausitzring, where he impressed the manufacturer enough to be added to their junior driver program.
Porsche Carrera Cup France Breakthrough (2017)
In 2017, Andlauer joined the Martinet by Alméras outfit and dominated the Porsche Carrera Cup France, scoring seven wins on his way to the championship title. The performance was enough to secure Porsche junior driver status by the end of the year, marking a clear acceleration in his development.
Porsche Supercup and WEC Debut (2018–2019)
Promoted through Porsche’s program, Andlauer stepped up to the international Porsche Supercup in 2018 with Martinet by Alméras. He scored both wins at the season-ending round in Mexico City and finished fourth overall. That same year, he made his FIA World Endurance Championship debut in the LMGTE Am class with Dempsey-Proton Racing, partnering Matt Campbell and Christian Ried.
The breakthrough came at the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans, where the trio won their class, making Andlauer the youngest driver in history to triumph at Le Mans at the age of 18. The team added another win at Silverstone, followed by back-to-back victories at Shanghai and Sebring, helping Proton finish second in the teams’ standings. His performances earned him an FIA gold ranking from 2019 onwards. In 2019, he also won the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany title with BWT Lechner Racing, taking five victories, and finished third in the Porsche Supercup with two wins. He ended 2019 promoted from junior to Porsche young professional.
Prototype Era and Hypercar Move (2020–2024)
In 2020, Andlauer raced a Porsche 911 GT3 R in the Michelin Le Mans Cup with Pzoberer Zürichsee by TFT alongside Nicolas Leutwiler, finishing third in the standings with wins at Le Castellet and Monza. In 2022, he set the fastest lap at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and finished second overall with WeatherTech Racing, while also competing in endurance classics at Daytona, Sebring, Spa, and the Nürburgring.
For 2023, he returned to Proton Competition’s WEC program full-time in LMGTE, and in the European Le Mans Series took three podiums including wins at Le Castellet and the Algarve. During the 2023-2024 Asian Le Mans Series, he made his LMP2 prototype debut with podiums at Sepang, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, finishing runner-up in the standings. These results earned him a promotion to the top Hypercar class for 2024 with Proton, partnering Harry Tincknell and Neel Jani.
Porsche Penske Motorsport Era (2024–Present)
Andlauer joined Porsche Penske Motorsport for the Hypercar class of the WEC, driving the No. 5 Porsche 963. The move positioned him at the top of Porsche’s factory prototype program alongside established endurance stars. In 2025, he continues to compete for the team in the Hypercar ranks as part of Porsche’s ongoing championship efforts.
Driving Style and Strengths
Andlauer is known for sharp race craft and aggressive overtaking, highlighted by his four-pass performance through Eau Rouge and Raidillon at the 6 Hours of Spa. His endurance racing background has built strong stint management, tire conservation, and traffic skills, which suit long-distance prototype events.
Notable Races and Milestones
Andlauer became the youngest driver to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2018. He also holds class wins at Silverstone, Shanghai, and Sebring, a Le Mans class pole in 2021, and the fastest lap at the 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Julien Andlauer Career Wins
Andlauer has accumulated race and championship wins across the Porsche Carrera Cup France, Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, Porsche Supercup, the FIA World Endurance Championship in LMGTE Am, the Michelin Le Mans Cup, and the European Le Mans Series. According to his verified WEC profile, he has 5 class wins in the championship to date.
FIA World Endurance Championship Highlights
Andlauer has 5 WEC wins from 20 starts, with 3 poles and a best championship finish of 4th in 2023. His class victory at the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans made him the youngest winner in the race’s history.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond the WEC, he won the 2017 Porsche Carrera Cup France, the 2019 Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, two Porsche Supercup races in 2019, and races in the Michelin Le Mans Cup and European Le Mans Series.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIA World Endurance Championship | 5 | 20 | 3 |
Julien Andlauer Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
No verified family background or racing lineage is available in the provided sources for Julien Andlauer. This section is therefore limited.
Personal Life
As of 2024, Andlauer resides in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He is a French national by birth and represents France in international motorsport. No further verified personal details are available from the provided sources.
2025 Season Performance
Andlauer enters 2025 as a Porsche Penske Motorsport factory driver in the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, sharing the No. 5 Porsche 963 with co-drivers Michael Christensen and Mathieu Jaminet. The combination of two experienced endurance specialists and a rapidly maturing French talent gives the lineup strong race-winning potential.
His prior WEC record of 5 class wins from 20 starts, including his Le Mans class triumph, provides a solid foundation heading into the 2025 campaign. With the 963 program continuing to mature, Andlauer is positioned as a long-term part of Porsche’s top-class prototype efforts.
For 2025, expectations center on regular top results, additional race victories, and a sustained push toward the Hypercar championship podium. His career trajectory, from Porsche Junior to factory Hypercar driver, suggests the 2025 season could be one of his most important yet.