KELVIN VAN DER LINDE

Born & raised in South Africa, Kelvin started his racing career in Karting at the age of 8 in 2005. Since then, Kelvin has won multiple National and International Titles, as well as one of the Worlds biggest Endurance races, the 24H of Nurburgring.

In 2011 Kelvin became the youngest ever driver to compete in a National South African Circuit event at age 14 and then went on to become South Africa’s youngest ever National Champion at the age of 16 years and 128 days the following year.

2013 was a breakthrough year for Kelvin as he made even more history when he won his first International Championship. At the age of 17, Kelvin became the youngest ever winner of the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup and earned his place as a Volkswagen supported Junior driver for the 2014 season. Leading on from the previous year’s success, Kelvin wrapped up back to back European titles when he became the youngest ever ADAC GT Masters Champion at age 18 driving an Audi R8 LMS Ultra.

Kelvin’s success at a young age, promoted him to the role as an Audi Factory driver and from 2015 to 2022, he competed as a Professional racing driver for the brand, winning some of the world’s most prestigious events.

In 2025, Kelvin started a new chapter in his Motorsport career, moving to BMW M Motorsport to join brother Sheldon. He did not have to wait long for the first successful with BMW, winning the Bathurst 12h Enduro in only his second BMW appearance.

Birth date: 20 June 1996

Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa

Height: 1.83m

Weight: 75 kg

Other Interests: Tennis, Golf, Triathlon, Sim-Racing

Motorsport Ambition: Become DTM Champion / Win 24hr Le Mans