About Norbert
Hungarian touring car driver Norbert Michelisz, affectionately known as Norbi, has been with BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse since the i30 N TCR’s first full season of competition. Since his debut with the team in 2018, he has gone on to claim three championship titles: one in WTCR (2019) and two in TCR World Tour (2023, 2024). Norbi spent his early years surrounded by all-things engines thanks to his mechanic and part-time rally driver uncle. Before starting his on-track career, Norbi won a sim racing competition that helped propel him onto the real-life tarmac. A test at the Hungaroring led to his participation in local series and eventually a step up to the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) in 2008. Norbi had ten successful seasons under his belt when he joined us in 2018, and in his time with the team since, he has claimed 33 podiums and 14 wins alongside his three championship crowns.
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Career
2024
All rounds of FIA TCR World Tour (14)
Best result: 1st overall (Race 1, Vallelunga, Race 2, Interlagos)
Final classification: 1st
2023
All rounds of the TCR World Tour (20)
Best result: 1st overall (Portimão, Vallelunga, Bathurst, Macau)
Final classification: 1st
2022
All rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Cup (18) – WTCR
Best result: 1st overall, Race of Bahrain
Final classification: 4th
2021
All rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Cup (16)
Best result: 1st overall, Race of Czech Republic
Final classification: 8th
2020
Several rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Cup (14)
Best result: 5th overall, Race of Hungary, Race of Aragón
Final classification: 13th
2019
All rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Cup (30)
Best result: 1st overall, Race of Germany, Race of Portugal, Race of China, Race of Japan, Race of Malaysia
Final classification: 1st
2018
All rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Cup (30)
Best result: 1st overall, Race of Slovakia
Final classification: 4th
2017
All rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (20)
Best result: 1st overall, Race of Portugal, Race of Argentina, Race of Japan
Final classification: 2nd
2016
All rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (22)
Best result: 1st overall, Race of Japan
Final classification: 4th
2015
All rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (24)
Best result: 1st overall, Race of Hungary
Final classification: 6th
2014
All rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (24)
Best result: 2nd overall, Race of Argentina, Race of Macau
Final classification: 4th
2013
All rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (24)
Best result: 1st overall, Race of Japan
Final classification: 6th
2012
All rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (24)
Best result: 1st overall, Race of Hungary
Final classification: 6th
2011
All rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (24)
Best result: 2nd overall, Race of Hungary
Final classification: 9th
2010
All rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (22)
Best result: 1st overall, Race of Macau
Final classification: 9th
Q&A
Q1. Who is your motorsport idol?
When I started watching Formula 1 in the 90s I didn’t like Michael Schumacher, but after he came back with Mercedes this changed. I admire his character and dedication.
Q2. What are your hobbies?
Reading, hiking and spending the most time as possible with my wife and daughters.
Q3. What is your ideal destination for a holiday?
South America. I’ve never been there so this is the trip I will plan next.
Q4. Which profession would you have chosen if you hadn’t become a race driver?
Something related to IT or finance. I have a degree in IT & economics.
Q5. What is your favorite food?
I like Italian food: pizza and pasta.
Q6. Describe yourself in 3 words
Calm, focused, friendly.