Racing, engineering, passion and commitment. Four simple words to describe Tilke Engineers & Architects, which was established back in 1983. We can’t find a single person around Formula 1 who doesn’t know the name Tilke.
Hermann Tilke has designed numerous Formula 1 tracks recently and his first completed project was the A1-Ring (called Red Bull ring) in 1999. In 2017, Carsten Tilke – Hermann’s son became Managing Director of the company and since then they lead Tilke Engineers & Architects together as co-managers. We at Paddock Magazine had the chance to have an extensive and captivating chat with both of them.
Hermann, I think not many people know that you used to be a racing driver. Could you tell us how you fell in love with racing and motorsports overall?
HT: It all started when I was 17 years old and my uncle took me to the Nürburgring for a touring car event. We went there as spectators, and as soon as we arrived at the track, I knew that this is what I…
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