Matthew Barry Solomon (born 19 February 1996) is a Hong Kong racing driver who currently competes in the MTCS GT Challenge.
Career Solomon began his motorsport career in kart racing in 2007, where he remained active until 2012. In 2013, Solomon switched to formula racing and competed for Eurasia Motorsport in Formula Masters China. He scored in every race and scored four third places for best results. He finished fifth in the overall standings. In addition, he completed as a guest drive in Formula Renault for Prema in Europe. In 2014, Solomon remained in the Formula Masters China at Eurasia Motorsport. He won five races and finished second overall with 187 to 215 points James Munro. In addition, Solomon was active in GT racing that same year. He finished ninth in the Chinese Audi R8 LMS Cup and 28th in the GT3 class of the Asian GT Championship.
In the winter of 2014/15, Solomon competed for a MRF Challenge Formula 2000 event, finishing second. Subsequently, Solomon 2015 moved to European Formula 3 Championship to Double R Racing.
Solomon is consultant ("in-house racing specialist") for computergame-company Animoca Brands.
Racing record Career summary SeasonSeriesTeamRacesWinsPolesF/LapsPodiumsPointsPosition 2013 Formula Masters China Eurasia Motorsport1800141285th Formula Renault 2.0 Alps Series Prema Junior200000NC†GT Asia Series - GT3Erebus Motorsport21011 NC† 2014 Formula Masters China Eurasia Motorsport18526121872nd Audi R8 LMS Cup China Audi Hong Kong Team120011619th GT Asia Series - GT3 Absolute Racing200002228th GT Asia Series - GTM Tiger Racing Team??????? 2014-15 MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship MRF Racing400013012th 2015 FIA Formula 3 European Championship Double R Racing330000028th Macau Grand Prix20000 18th 2016 Asian Le Mans Sprint Cup - LMP3 Wineurasia Motorsport20100014th GT Asia Series - GT3 Mercedes-AMG Driving Academy-Team AAI200000NC Australian GT Championship Eggleston Motorsport710220NC† Australian Endurance Championship Hog's Breath Cafe / Griffith Corporation1000025?2025MSCC Miata Spec Series - ProWeb3 GP/Edgesport Racing64234?2ndMakabayan Endurance Race ChallengeMSCC Mazda11111140‡1st‡2026Macao Touring Car Series - GT ChallengeTeam TRC2101235 3rd † As he was a guest driver, Solomon was ineliglble to score points.
Personal life Solomon was born to an Australian father and Chinese mother. He has two younger brothers. He usually drives under the Hong Kong license, but he also has an Australian passport.
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