Marco Barba
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Marco Antonio Barba López (born November 10, 1985 in Seville
) is a Spanish
racing driver
and brother to Álvaro Barba
.
Formula Junior 1600
series, taking a single podium and two pole position
s to finish the year in 12th place. He stayed in the championship the following year, taking eight podiums, including six race wins, to finish runner–up behind current GP2 Series
driver Michael Herck
.
. The following year, he stepped up to the championship full time with Campos Racing
, competing in the Copa de España class for older generation Dallara
chassis. He took nine class podiums, including two class wins, to finish third in the standings, with team–mate Arturo Llobell
winning the title. In the overall championship standings he finished in 10th place. He also contested two races in the Italian Formula Three Championship
for Team Ghinzani
. Despite only taking part in two races, he scored enough points to be classified 10th in the final standings.
In 2006 and 2007
he raced in the main class of the series, firstly with Campos Racing before moving on to the TEC Auto
team. During this period, he secured 14 podium places, including four race wins, and finished as runner–up to team–mate Máximo Cortés
in the 2007 season, losing out on the title by just four points.
For 2010, Barba rejoined the series, which is now known as the European F3 Open Championship
. Driving for Cedars Motorsport, he won the title at the penultimate round of the season in Jerez.
, driving for Jenzer Motorsport
alongside his older brother Álvaro. He contested the final six races of the season, but failed to score a point.
Barba graduated to the Formula Renault 3.5 Series full time in 2008, racing for the Italian
Draco Racing
squad alongside fellow team newcomer Bertrand Baguette
. Although he failed to take a podium place, he finished in the points in nine races and was classified 14th in the championship standings.
Barba remained with the team for the 2009 season, and along with Baguette earned Draco the team championship, with Baguette also winning the driver's championship. Barba ended up ninth overall, recording a best result of two second places, with both coming at the Hungaroring
.
event held at the newly–constructed Valencia Street Circuit
.
at the Hungaroring, replacing the injured Simon Trummer
at Jenzer Motorsport. After retiring from the feature race, he recovered to finish 19th in the sprint event.
championship, racing for his former Formula Three team Campos Racing.
Seville
Seville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of above sea level...
) is a Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
racing driver
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:...
and brother to Álvaro Barba
Álvaro Barba
Álvaro Barba López is a Spanish racing driver and brother to fellow racer Marco Barba.-Formula Junior and Spanish Formula Three:...
.
Formula Junior 1600
Barba began his racing career in 2003 in the SpanishSpain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
Formula Junior 1600
Formula Junior
Formula Junior is an open wheel formula racing class first adopted in October 1958 by the CSI . The class was intended to provide an entry level class where you could use inexpensive mechanical components from ordinary automobiles...
series, taking a single podium and two pole position
Pole position
The term "pole position", as used in motorsports, comes from the horse racing term where the number one starter starts on the inside next to the inside pole. The term made its way, along with several other customs, to auto racing. In circuit motorsports, a driver has pole position when he or she...
s to finish the year in 12th place. He stayed in the championship the following year, taking eight podiums, including six race wins, to finish runner–up behind current GP2 Series
GP2 Series
The GP2 Series, GP2 for short, is a form of open wheel motor racing introduced in 2005 following the discontinuation of the long-term Formula One feeder series, Formula 3000. The format was conceived by Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, while Ecclestone also has the rights to the name GP1...
driver Michael Herck
Michael Herck
Michael Herck is a Belgian-Romanian race car driver. He currently drives for the Scuderia Coloni team in the GP2 Series.-Early life:...
.
Formula Three
In 2004, Barba made his debut in the Spanish Formula Three Championship, racing in the rounds at Valencia and BarcelonaCircuit de Catalunya
The Circuit de Catalunya is a racetrack in Montmeló, to the north of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. With long straights and a variety of corners, the Circuit de Catalunya is seen as an all-rounder circuit.-History:...
. The following year, he stepped up to the championship full time with Campos Racing
Campos Racing
Campos Racing is a Spanish motor racing team, run by former Formula One driver Adrián Campos. The team has been successful in Formula Three and the GP2 Series.-History:...
, competing in the Copa de España class for older generation Dallara
Dallara
Dallara Automobili is an Italian chassis manufacturer for various motor racing series, being most notable for its near-monopoly in Formula 3 since 1993...
chassis. He took nine class podiums, including two class wins, to finish third in the standings, with team–mate Arturo Llobell
Arturo Llobell
Arturo Llobell is a racecar driver who has thus far had a short but successful motor-racing career. Llobell started competing in karting events professional in 2001, getting a break in Spanish Formula Junior during 2003. He would hold down a key seat in Formula Junior during 2004, whilst also...
winning the title. In the overall championship standings he finished in 10th place. He also contested two races in the Italian Formula Three Championship
Italian Formula Three Championship
The Italian Formula Three Championship is the Formula Three racing competition in Italy.-History:Formula Three has traditionally been regarded as the first major stepping stone for F1 hopefuls - it is typically the first point in a driver's career at which most drivers in the series are aiming at...
for Team Ghinzani
Team Ghinzani
Team Ghinzani is a motor racing team based in Italy, involved in many areas of motorsport. The team was founded in 1992 by Piercarlo Ghinzani, who raced in Formula One between and .- History :...
. Despite only taking part in two races, he scored enough points to be classified 10th in the final standings.
In 2006 and 2007
2007 Spanish Formula Three season
The 2007 Spanish Formula Three season was the 7th Spanish Formula Three Championship season. It commenced on March 31, 2007 and ended on November 11 after sixteen races, with Spanish driver Máximo Cortés crowned champion.-Teams and drivers:...
he raced in the main class of the series, firstly with Campos Racing before moving on to the TEC Auto
Escuderia TEC-Auto
Escuderia TEC-Auto is a racing team from Spain. It was founded in 2003 after the acquisition by Carlos Cosidó and Paul South of the Azteca Motor Sport. In 2004 the team changed its name and appears for the first time with the denomination of TEC Auto...
team. During this period, he secured 14 podium places, including four race wins, and finished as runner–up to team–mate Máximo Cortés
Máximo Cortés
Máximo Cortés is a Spanish racing driver who competes in single seater formulae.-Formula Three:After a first successful season in the Master Junior Formula, finishing the season as runner-up, Cortés graduated to Spanish Formula Three Championship in 2006 with Spanish team Escuderia TEC-Auto...
in the 2007 season, losing out on the title by just four points.
For 2010, Barba rejoined the series, which is now known as the European F3 Open Championship
2010 European F3 Open season
The 2010 European F3 Open season was the tenth Spanish Formula Three Championship season, and the second under the European F3 Open Championship branding...
. Driving for Cedars Motorsport, he won the title at the penultimate round of the season in Jerez.
Formula Renault 3.5 Series
In September 2006, Barba made his debut in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series at Donington ParkDonington Park
Donington Park is a motorsport circuit near Castle Donington in Leicestershire, England.Originally part of the Donington Hall estate, it was created as a racing circuit during the pre-war period when the German Silver Arrows were battling for the European Championship...
, driving for Jenzer Motorsport
Jenzer Motorsport
Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position....
alongside his older brother Álvaro. He contested the final six races of the season, but failed to score a point.
Barba graduated to the Formula Renault 3.5 Series full time in 2008, racing for the Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
Draco Racing
Draco Racing
Draco Racing is a motorsports team from Italy. It currently operates in the World Series by Renault, but has also taken part in Formula Opel Lotus, International Formula 3000 and Euro Formula 3000.-Formula Opel Lotus Euroseries:...
squad alongside fellow team newcomer Bertrand Baguette
Bertrand Baguette
Bertrand Baguette is a Belgian racing driver from Thimister-Clermont. Since 2000, he has competed in various motorsport formulae.-Karting:...
. Although he failed to take a podium place, he finished in the points in nine races and was classified 14th in the championship standings.
Barba remained with the team for the 2009 season, and along with Baguette earned Draco the team championship, with Baguette also winning the driver's championship. Barba ended up ninth overall, recording a best result of two second places, with both coming at the Hungaroring
Hungaroring
The Hungaroring is a racing circuit in Mogyoród, near Budapest, Hungary where the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix is held. In 1986, it became the location of the first Formula One Grand Prix behind the Iron Curtain. Bernie Ecclestone wanted a race in the USSR, but a Hungarian friend of his...
.
International GT Open
In July 2008, Barba teamed up with his brother Álvaro to race a Mosler MT900R in the International GT OpenInternational GT Open
The International GT Open is a grand tourer-style sports car racing founded in 2006 by the Spanish GT Sport Organización. It is a spin-off of the Spanish GT Championship, and uses a similar format, except its races are held internationally.-Format:...
event held at the newly–constructed Valencia Street Circuit
Valencia Street Circuit
The Valencia Street Circuit is a semi-permanent street circuit in Valencia, Spain which will host the Formula One European Grand Prix for seven years. The first race meeting on the circuit was held over the 23/24 August 2008 weekend, with Felipe Massa winning the main event, the European Grand...
.
GP3 Series
In July 2010, Barba made his debut in the GP3 Series2010 GP3 Series season
The 2010 GP3 Series season was the first season of the GP3 Series, a feeder series for the GP2 Series. The championship was contested over sixteen races held at eight rounds, beginning on May 8 at Circuit de Catalunya and ending on September 12 at Autodromo Nazionale Monza...
at the Hungaroring, replacing the injured Simon Trummer
Simon Trummer
Simon Trummer is a racing driver from Switzerland.-Karting:Trummer began his motorsport career in karting back in 2003, finishing second in the Swiss Junior Championship...
at Jenzer Motorsport. After retiring from the feature race, he recovered to finish 19th in the sprint event.
Auto GP
In March 2011, it was announced that Barba would join the Auto GP2011 Auto GP season
The 2011 Auto GP season was the second year of the Auto GP, and the thirteenth season of the former Euroseries 3000. The championship began on 14 May at Monza and finished on 4 September at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, after seven double-header rounds.The series became part of the World...
championship, racing for his former Formula Three team Campos Racing.
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Spanish Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... Formula Junior 1600 Formula Junior Formula Junior is an open wheel formula racing class first adopted in October 1958 by the CSI . The class was intended to provide an entry level class where you could use inexpensive mechanical components from ordinary automobiles... |
Escuela Lois Circuit | ? | 0 | 2 | ? | 1 | ? | 12th |
| 2004 | Spanish Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... Formula Junior 1600 Formula Junior Formula Junior is an open wheel formula racing class first adopted in October 1958 by the CSI . The class was intended to provide an entry level class where you could use inexpensive mechanical components from ordinary automobiles... |
? | 12 | 6 | 6 | ? | 8 | 117 | 2nd |
| Spanish Formula Three Championship | GTA Motor Competicion GTA Motor Competición GTA Motor Competición is a Spanish racing team based in Torrent, Valencia, Spain.-History:They have competed in many series including Superleague Formula and European F3 Open Championship. Many top drivers have driven for the team including current Formula One driver Jaime Alguersuari.For the 2008... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | |
| Adrian Campos Motorsport Adrián Campos Adrián Campos Suñer is a retired Formula One driver from Spain. He participated in 21 Grands Prix, debuting on April 12, 1987, without scoring a championship point. He later moved into team management, with more success... |
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| 2005 | Spanish Formula Three Championship – Copa de España |
Campos Racing Campos Racing Campos Racing is a Spanish motor racing team, run by former Formula One driver Adrián Campos. The team has been successful in Formula Three and the GP2 Series.-History:... |
15 | 2 | 2 | ? | 9 | 79 | 3rd |
| Spanish Formula Three Championship – Overall | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 10th | ||
| Italian Formula Three Championship Italian Formula Three Championship The Italian Formula Three Championship is the Formula Three racing competition in Italy.-History:Formula Three has traditionally been regarded as the first major stepping stone for F1 hopefuls - it is typically the first point in a driver's career at which most drivers in the series are aiming at... |
Team Ghinzani Team Ghinzani Team Ghinzani is a motor racing team based in Italy, involved in many areas of motorsport. The team was founded in 1992 by Piercarlo Ghinzani, who raced in Formula One between and .- History :... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 10th | |
| 2006 | Spanish Formula Three Championship | Campos F3 Team Campos Racing Campos Racing is a Spanish motor racing team, run by former Formula One driver Adrián Campos. The team has been successful in Formula Three and the GP2 Series.-History:... |
16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 70 | 7th |
| Formula Renault 3.5 Series | Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position.... |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41st | |
| 2007 | Spanish Formula Three Championship 2007 Spanish Formula Three season The 2007 Spanish Formula Three season was the 7th Spanish Formula Three Championship season. It commenced on March 31, 2007 and ended on November 11 after sixteen races, with Spanish driver Máximo Cortés crowned champion.-Teams and drivers:... |
TEC Auto Escuderia TEC-Auto Escuderia TEC-Auto is a racing team from Spain. It was founded in 2003 after the acquisition by Carlos Cosidó and Paul South of the Azteca Motor Sport. In 2004 the team changed its name and appears for the first time with the denomination of TEC Auto... |
16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 113 | 2nd |
| 2008 | Formula Renault 3.5 Series | International DracoRacing Draco Racing Draco Racing is a motorsports team from Italy. It currently operates in the World Series by Renault, but has also taken part in Formula Opel Lotus, International Formula 3000 and Euro Formula 3000.-Formula Opel Lotus Euroseries:... |
17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 14th |
| International GT Open – GTA International GT Open The International GT Open is a grand tourer-style sports car racing founded in 2006 by the Spanish GT Sport Organización. It is a spin-off of the Spanish GT Championship, and uses a similar format, except its races are held internationally.-Format:... |
MC Competicion | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | |
| 2009 | Formula Renault 3.5 Series | International DracoRacing Draco Racing Draco Racing is a motorsports team from Italy. It currently operates in the World Series by Renault, but has also taken part in Formula Opel Lotus, International Formula 3000 and Euro Formula 3000.-Formula Opel Lotus Euroseries:... |
17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 9th |
| 2010 | European F3 Open Championship 2010 European F3 Open season The 2010 European F3 Open season was the tenth Spanish Formula Three Championship season, and the second under the European F3 Open Championship branding... |
Cedars Motorsport | 15 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 154 | 1st |
| GP3 Series 2010 GP3 Series season The 2010 GP3 Series season was the first season of the GP3 Series, a feeder series for the GP2 Series. The championship was contested over sixteen races held at eight rounds, beginning on May 8 at Circuit de Catalunya and ending on September 12 at Autodromo Nazionale Monza... |
Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position.... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35th |
Complete GP3 Series results
(Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 2010 GP3 Series season The 2010 GP3 Series season was the first season of the GP3 Series, a feeder series for the GP2 Series. The championship was contested over sixteen races held at eight rounds, beginning on May 8 at Circuit de Catalunya and ending on September 12 at Autodromo Nazionale Monza... |
Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport Jenzer Motorsport is an auto racing team based in Switzerland.- Series results :GP3 Series D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position.... |
ESP FEA Circuit de Catalunya The Circuit de Catalunya is a racetrack in Montmeló, to the north of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. With long straights and a variety of corners, the Circuit de Catalunya is seen as an all-rounder circuit.-History:... |
ESP SPR Circuit de Catalunya The Circuit de Catalunya is a racetrack in Montmeló, to the north of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. With long straights and a variety of corners, the Circuit de Catalunya is seen as an all-rounder circuit.-History:... |
TUR FEA Istanbul Park Istanbul Park , also known as the Istanbul Racing Circuit or initially Istanbul Otodrom, is a motor sports race track in Akfırat County east of Istanbul, Turkey. It was inaugurated on 21 August 2005... |
TUR SPR Istanbul Park Istanbul Park , also known as the Istanbul Racing Circuit or initially Istanbul Otodrom, is a motor sports race track in Akfırat County east of Istanbul, Turkey. It was inaugurated on 21 August 2005... |
VAL FEA Valencia Street Circuit The Valencia Street Circuit is a semi-permanent street circuit in Valencia, Spain which will host the Formula One European Grand Prix for seven years. The first race meeting on the circuit was held over the 23/24 August 2008 weekend, with Felipe Massa winning the main event, the European Grand... |
VAL SPR Valencia Street Circuit The Valencia Street Circuit is a semi-permanent street circuit in Valencia, Spain which will host the Formula One European Grand Prix for seven years. The first race meeting on the circuit was held over the 23/24 August 2008 weekend, with Felipe Massa winning the main event, the European Grand... |
GBR FEA Silverstone Circuit Silverstone Circuit is an English motor racing circuit next to the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. The circuit straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border, with the current main circuit entry on the Buckinghamshire side... |
GBR SPR Silverstone Circuit Silverstone Circuit is an English motor racing circuit next to the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. The circuit straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border, with the current main circuit entry on the Buckinghamshire side... |
GER FEA Hockenheimring The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg is an automobile racing track situated near the town of Hockenheim in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located on Bertha Benz Memorial Route. Amongst other motor racing events, it biennially hosts the Formula One German Grand Prix... |
GER SPR Hockenheimring The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg is an automobile racing track situated near the town of Hockenheim in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located on Bertha Benz Memorial Route. Amongst other motor racing events, it biennially hosts the Formula One German Grand Prix... |
HUN FEA Hungaroring The Hungaroring is a racing circuit in Mogyoród, near Budapest, Hungary where the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix is held. In 1986, it became the location of the first Formula One Grand Prix behind the Iron Curtain. Bernie Ecclestone wanted a race in the USSR, but a Hungarian friend of his... Ret |
HUN SPR Hungaroring The Hungaroring is a racing circuit in Mogyoród, near Budapest, Hungary where the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix is held. In 1986, it became the location of the first Formula One Grand Prix behind the Iron Curtain. Bernie Ecclestone wanted a race in the USSR, but a Hungarian friend of his... 19 |
BEL FEA Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race. It is also home to the all Volkswagen club event, 25 Hours of Spa, run by the Uniroyal Fun Cup. It is one of the most challenging race tracks in the world, mainly due to its... |
BEL SPR Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race. It is also home to the all Volkswagen club event, 25 Hours of Spa, run by the Uniroyal Fun Cup. It is one of the most challenging race tracks in the world, mainly due to its... |
ITA FEA Autodromo Nazionale Monza The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a race track located near the town of Monza, north of Milan, in Italy. The circuit's biggest event is the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, which has been hosted there since the sport's inception.... |
ITA SPR Autodromo Nazionale Monza The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a race track located near the town of Monza, north of Milan, in Italy. The circuit's biggest event is the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, which has been hosted there since the sport's inception.... |
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