Dylan Young
Australian racing driver
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Dylan Young (born 29 January 1989)[1] is an Australian racing driver.
Australian
FIA Silver2022
2021
2020-2012
2011
2010Ligier European Series
Ultimate Cup Series
Ultimate Cup Series
MRF Challenge Formula 2000
JK Racing Asia Series
Formula BMW Pacific
| Dylan Young | |
|---|---|
Young at Le Mans in 2021 | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 29 January 1989 |
| Racing licence | FIA Silver |
| Previous series | |
| 2024–2023 2022 2021 2020-2012 2011 2010 | Ligier European Series Ultimate Cup Series Ultimate Cup Series MRF Challenge Formula 2000 JK Racing Asia Series Formula BMW Pacific |
He previously competed in open-wheeler categories before moving into sports prototypes and was the runner up of the 2019-20 MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship.[2]
Career
Formula BMW Pacific
Young made his open-wheel debut in the 2010 Formula BMW Pacific series in Asia.[3]
JK Racing Asia Series
In 2011, he competed in the JK Racing Asia Series, formerly known as Formula BMW Pacific.[4]
MRF Challenge
In 2012, Young shifted to the MRF Challenge Championship across Asia and the Middle East where he was a regular driver for a number of seasons until the 2019-20 Championship.[5]
After two podiums in the 2013-14 Championship where he finished 7th in the Standings,[6][1] he struggled for the next few seasons. It wasn't until the 2017-18 Championship that he would finish on the podium again,[7] going on to finish 8th in the Standings. A slightly improved 2018-19 season followed that resulted in two podium finishes[8][9] and 6th place in the Championship. In the 2019-20 Championship, Young fought for the title, standing on the podium nine times across the fifteen races. He won in Dubai,[10] at Bahrain as a support event to the FIA World Endurance Championship,[11][12] and at the final round in India.[13] Young finished 2nd in the Championship Standings, runner up to title winner Michelangelo Amendola and ahead of 3rd placed Josh Mason.
GP3
Young had a test with the Hilmer Motorsport squad during the official 2014 GP3 Series Tests at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.[14]
Ultimate Cup Series
Young moved into Formula Regional machinery for the 2021 season in the European Ultimate Cup Series F3 Regional Class, driving for French team Graff Racing. He only competed in half the season, but managed six podiums in a row at the Paul Ricard and Le Mans events. He also set the fastest lap in Race 3 of the Paul Ricard round, finishing in 2nd place ahead of 24 Hours of Le Mans class winner Nico Prost.[15]
Young stayed in the series for 2022, but again only competed in half the season.[16]
Sportscars
In 2023, Young transitioned from open-wheelers to sports car racing, moving into the Ligier European Series in the JS P4 Prototype.[17] He competed in a partial season, with a best result of 7th.
Young returned to the JS P4 Class for the 2024 Ligier European Series, with a best finish of 6th place.[18]
Racing record
Racing career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Poles | Wins | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Formula BMW Pacific | Motaworld Racing | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21st |
| 2011 | JK Racing Asia Series | Atlantic Racing Team | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 15th |
| 2012-13 | MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship | MRF Racing | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22nd |
| 2013-14 | MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship | MRF Racing | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 7th |
| 2014-15 | MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship | MRF Racing | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 11th |
| 2015-16 | MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship | MRF Racing | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 13th |
| 2016-17 | MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship | MRF Racing | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 9th |
| 2017-18 | MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship | MRF Racing | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 65 | 8th |
| 2018-19 | MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship | MRF Racing | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 125 | 6th |
| 2019-20 | MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship | MRF Racing | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 223 | 2nd |
| 2021 | Ultimate Cup Series - Challenge Monoplace - F3 | Graff Racing | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 166 | 11th |
| 2022 | Ultimate Cup Series - Challenge Monoplace - F3 | Graff Racing | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 14th |
| 2023 | Ligier European Series - JS P4 | Smart Driving | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 14th |
| 2024 | Ligier European Series - JS P4 | Smart Driving | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 14th |