Biography Of Rio Haryanto

Rio Haryanto is a talented young driver of Indonesian nationality. Rio Haryanto was born in Solo on January 22, 1993 from the couple Indah Pennywati and Sinyo Haryanto.  Rio likes to do the challenge with his father , the youngest of four brothers began driving gokart at the age of 6 years . He follows of the footsteps of his older siblings, Roy Haryanto and Ryan Haryanto. He began his racing career in gokart arena nationally and internationally since the age of 6 years, didn't take to long for rio to show his talent, he became a national champion gokart cadet class in 1999. Then, Indonesian Motor Association bestowed the award for Best Athlete Kart Junior in 2005 and 2006. In June 2008 he won the first event Asian Karting Open Championship Series circuit 1 in Guia , Macau , China. After 7 years of work in the Kart racing, this year also marks the beginning of his career in racing cars Rio, at age 15 he followed the race on the Formula Asia 2.0 , where he later became the overall champion class Asia. although changing the type of vehicle , he still proved that he was still outstanding as evidenced by he managed to become the overall champion Formula BMW with a total of 6 series, 15 round, Rio earned 14 podiums in 2009.

His dream is to be able to compete in F1, so he left the Asian to follow the event GP3 Series Europe 2010 along with his sponsor. Rio won the first podium in Turkey, 1st Runner Up at Silverstone , 2nd Runner Up in Monza Italy and achievement as the Best Driver Manor Racing. The first victory in the GP3 series race two he got when he races in Europe. Therefore, Indonesia raya's song can be heard in Europe.

In July 2011 he returned with a record of achievement in a row won the event Europe GP3 Series, the Series 5 and Series 6, each in the German Nürburgring circuit, Hungaroring in Budapest and 1st and 2nd Runner Up in Monza Italy , and was awarded as The Best Win of Season 2011 GP3 series. In June 2013 he managed to climb the podium and holding the trophy as champions second in five GP2 Series sprint race at Silverstone , England. GP2 Series is a car racing event that is often considered many drivers as a first step towards F1 car racing event.

Now, Rio is living in Singapore. He study at FTMS GLOBAL SINGAPORE which has links with Anglia Ruskin University UK, studying Business Management. Although, not competing, Rio remained disciplined to maintain his stamina and physical condition by exercising in the mornings and evenings after returning from college. He was also disciplined in keeping her diet with foods high in protein.

When returning home, he often took time to visit orphanages in Solo to share stories and experiences. He is always motivating and told to stay focused and never give up in order to reach success, he hopes to be able to transmit the spirit and determination to the young generation.

Finally his dream comes true. On 18 February 2016, Rio was confirmed as a driver of Manor Racing for the 2016 F1 season. He made his debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix on Friday, 18 March 2016. Rio must stop due to a drive link problem on the 18th lap. Although he didn't reach the finish line, Indonesia still proud of him. Because he is the first Indonesian who follow F1.