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Iván Merino Durán
Points
70
Starts
6
Wins
1
Podiums
2
Date of Birth: June 30, 2001
Nationality: Spain
When you're not at the track, what are your favorite hobbies?
Playing video games, karting, chess, padel, and continuing to drive at home.
How did you first get into racing/driving, and at what age did you realise it was what you wanted to pursue seriously?
I started to become interested in racing around 2015, when I was around 13 or 14 years old.
Of all the tracks/circuits you've raced on, which one is your absolute favorite and why?
I’d say Spa, although my favorite circuit is Interlagos, even though I haven’t raced there yet.
Describe your most memorable moment on a racetrack so far. What made it so special?
Definitely the pole position and victory at Brands Hatch. I didn’t expect that one, and the first victory is always special. Besides that, I had a cold that very weekend.
What skill or mental attribute do you believe is your greatest asset behind the wheel?
Consistency and composure in the race.
Who is your biggest idol in motorsport and why?
Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen. Ambitious, with an indestructible mindset, they always achieve more than expected.
If you could have any car, a road car for your personal garage and a race car from any era to drive for one season, what two cars would you pick, and why?
Honda Civic Type R and Nissan GT-R R34 Skyline. The first because I love it, and the second because it’s an icon of motorsport.
