Maximilian Günther is a racing driver from Germany who last raced in Formula 2 for BWT Arden. Günther has recorded 0 wins and 2 podiums from 22 starts.[1]
A Racer Rating of 5,773 ranks Günther 123th of 12,285 indexed drivers, on an Elo scale where the strongest reach the low five figures. It is built from every indexed race in the driver's file, decayed for time since their last race.
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Podiums | DNFs | Poles | Points | Pos | Gain/Loss | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Formula 2 | BWT Arden | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P8 | −1,227 | 5,773 |
| Rival | Rating | Raced | Ahead | Behind | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 George Russell | 8,232 | 22 | 2 | 20 | 9% |
| 🇬🇧 Lando Norris | 7,916 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| 🇳🇱 Nyck de Vries | 6,488 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 45% |
| 🇹🇭 Alexander Albon | 6,226 | 22 | 2 | 20 | 9% |
| 🇬🇧 Jack Aitken | 5,973 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 36% |
| 🇨🇦 Nicholas Latifi | 5,907 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 55% |
| 🇧🇷 Sergio Sette Camara | 5,709 | 22 | 2 | 20 | 9% |
| 🇯🇵 Tadasuke Makino | 5,673 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 64% |
| 🇮🇳 Arjun Maini | 5,572 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 73% |
| 🇲🇨 Antonio Fuoco | 5,512 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 36% |
Maximilian Günther is a German-Austrian racing driver who has built his single-seater career largely through European junior categories before establishing himself in Formula E. Competing in Formula 2 with BWT Arden, Günther has become a recognizable name in the series, drawing on the same background that saw him progress through the sport's traditional feeder ladder. His path to Formula 2 reflects a broader trajectory that has also taken him into electric racing, where he has driven for teams including Dragon Racing, BMW i Andretti, Nissan e.dams and Maserati MSG Racing, and where he claimed his first Formula E victory at the 2020 Santiago ePrix.[1]
In Formula 2, Günther's record with BWT Arden stands at 22 career starts, two podiums and no wins across his time in the series, a body of work that has yet to produce a championship. His current Racer Rating of 5,614 places him 204th among active drivers on the platform's Elo-style scale, reflecting a mid-field level of performance relative to the world's top competitors, who typically rate between 10,000 and 11,500. In the most recent season, Günther secured two podiums from 22 rounds without a win, finishing eighth in the standings, a result consistent with his overall Formula 2 output and current standing as a retired competitor in the category.[2]