TDS Racing
TDS Racing (Top Drive Services, formerly known as Pouchelon Racing) is a French auto racing team, currently competing in the European Le Mans Series, FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Key Personnel
Drivers
Season Results
| Year | Chassis | Engine | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TDS Racing | 29 | 22nd | 2nd |
| 2024 | — | 65 | 23rd | 4th |
| 2023 | — | 13 | DNF | DNF |
| 2022 | TDS Racing x Vaillante | 13 | 8th | 4th |
| 2021 | — | 29 | 16th | 2nd |
| 2020 | G-Drive Racing | 26 | 9th | 5th |
| 2019 | G-Drive Racing | 26 | 11th | 6th |
| 2018 | G-Drive Racing | 26 | DSQ | DSQ |
| 2017 | G-Drive Racing | 26 | DNF | DNF |
| 2016 | Thiriet by TDS Racing | 46 | DNF | DNF |
| 2015 | Thiriet by TDS Racing | 46 | DNF | DNF |
| 2014 | Thiriet by TDS Racing | 46 | 6th | 2nd |
| 2013 | Thiriet by TDS Racing | 46 | DNF | DNF |
| 2012 | Thiriet by TDS Racing | 46 | 8th | 2nd |
Team History
History
Nick Catsburg at 2010 Eurocup Mégane Trophy Brno round
In 2005, TDS Racing, founded and run by Xavier Combet and Jacques Morello, entered the Eurocup Mégane Trophy for the first time, competing under the Pouchelon Racing banner with Ludovic Badey and Matthieu Cheruy. In the next year the team changed name to TDS. After eight years of running in the Mégane Trophy, the team had scored titles in both drivers' and teams championships. The first championship title was clinched by Michaël Rossi in 2008, who won races at Spa, Hungaroring and Estoril. In 2010, Nick Catsburg became another championship winner.
Mathias Beche in Oreca 03-Nissan in Petit Le Mans 2012
In 2011, the team purchased Oreca 03-Nissan car to compete in European Le Mans Series with Mathias Beche, Jody Firth, Pierre Thiriet. The team retained Beche and Thiriet for 2012 and took titles with them in drivers' and teams' championship. The team has competed in BMW Z4 GT3 in the GTC Class in 2015 with Eric Dermont, Dino Lunardi and Franck Perera. They became champions in both drivers' and teams' standings.
From 2013 to 2015 TDS Racing competed in Blancpain Endurance Series, using BMW Z4 GT3. 2014 was their most successful season in the series, as the duo of Henry Hassid and Nick Catsburg won races at Circuit Paul Ricard and Nürburgring.
François Perrodo in Oreca 07-Nissan at Silverstone 2018
TDS Racing purchased two Oreca 07-Gibson cars and will make debut in the LMP2 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2017. Also the team will field one car under G-Drive Racing banner.
TDS Racing announced on September 28, 2022 that the team would be making a full-time effort in the LMP2 class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2023.
^ "Renault Megane Trophy". Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
^ "Thiriet by TDS Racing crowned European Le Mans Series champions". motorsport.com. 22 October 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
^ "ELMS Crowns Their Champions, Plus Special Awards For Robertson, Hignett & TDS". Dailysportscar. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
^ "Blancpain Endurance Series: Nurburgring 1000, Hour 6 Report". Dailysportscar. 21 September 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
^ Dagys, John (26 November 2016). "Collard, Perrodo Step Up to LMP2 With TDS Racing". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
^ "Rusinov seals WEC LMP2 return as G-Drive partners TDS". Motorsport.com. 30 January 2017. Archived from the original on 1 February 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
^ "TDS commits to full season IMSA Program in 2023". sportscar365.com. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
Eurocup Mégane Trophy (2005-2013)
Nick Catsburg at 2010 Eurocup Mégane Trophy Brno round
In 2005, TDS Racing, founded and run by Xavier Combet and Jacques Morello, entered the Eurocup Mégane Trophy for the first time, competing under the Pouchelon Racing banner with Ludovic Badey and Matthieu Cheruy. In the next year the team changed name to TDS. After eight years of running in the Mégane Trophy, the team had scored titles in both drivers' and teams championships. The first championship title was clinched by Michaël Rossi in 2008, who won races at Spa, Hungaroring and Estoril. In 2010, Nick Catsburg became another championship winner.
^ "Renault Megane Trophy". Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
European Le Mans Series (2011-2016)
Mathias Beche in Oreca 03-Nissan in Petit Le Mans 2012
In 2011, the team purchased Oreca 03-Nissan car to compete in European Le Mans Series with Mathias Beche, Jody Firth, Pierre Thiriet. The team retained Beche and Thiriet for 2012 and took titles with them in drivers' and teams' championship. The team has competed in BMW Z4 GT3 in the GTC Class in 2015 with Eric Dermont, Dino Lunardi and Franck Perera. They became champions in both drivers' and teams' standings.
^ "Thiriet by TDS Racing crowned European Le Mans Series champions". motorsport.com. 22 October 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
^ "ELMS Crowns Their Champions, Plus Special Awards For Robertson, Hignett & TDS". Dailysportscar. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
Blancpain Endurance Series (2013-2015)
From 2013 to 2015 TDS Racing competed in Blancpain Endurance Series, using BMW Z4 GT3. 2014 was their most successful season in the series, as the duo of Henry Hassid and Nick Catsburg won races at Circuit Paul Ricard and Nürburgring.
François Perrodo in Oreca 07-Nissan at Silverstone 2018
^ "Blancpain Endurance Series: Nurburgring 1000, Hour 6 Report". Dailysportscar. 21 September 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
FIA World Endurance Championship (2017-2021)
TDS Racing purchased two Oreca 07-Gibson cars and will make debut in the LMP2 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2017. Also the team will field one car under G-Drive Racing banner.
^ Dagys, John (26 November 2016). "Collard, Perrodo Step Up to LMP2 With TDS Racing". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
^ "Rusinov seals WEC LMP2 return as G-Drive partners TDS". Motorsport.com. 30 January 2017. Archived from the original on 1 February 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (2023-)
TDS Racing announced on September 28, 2022 that the team would be making a full-time effort in the LMP2 class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2023.
^ "TDS commits to full season IMSA Program in 2023". sportscar365.com. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
History adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
About TDS Racing
TDS Racing is a France professional-level racing team based in Saint-Aunès, France. Founded in 2005, the team competes in European Le Mans, Gt Open, Imsa Weathertech.TDS Racing is listed on Race Team Wiki, the world's first comprehensive racing team index.
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