History
1987-1988
OPEL-Lotus DM, 24h NBR (Nürburgring) OPEL-Rennarzt (Südwest-Formula + Jochen-Mass-Junior-Team) (HH Frentzen, Marco Werner, Jürgen v. Gartzen, H. Holzer, Norbert Hauck, Joachim Winkelhock, Karl Mauer, Bernd Ostmann)
1988-2014
Michael Bartels, Vita4one-Racing-Team, F3, FIA WM, EM, Blancpain Series
1988-2014
Michael Bartels, Vita4one-Racing-Team, F3, FIA WM, EM, Blancpain Series
seit 1989
Franz Konrad, Konrad Motorsport Porsche 962 WEC
1989-1991
WSPC-Rennarzt, Team-Sauber-Mercedes, (Jochen Neerpasch, Peter Sauber, Max Welti, Beat Zehnder, FIA Gruppe C (Win 2x WM + Double-Win Le Mans 1989) + Masseur Willy Dungl, H. Hawelka)Piloten: Jochen Mass, J.-L. Schlesser, Mauro Baldi, Kenny Acheson, J.-P.Jabouille, Manuel Reuter, J.-C.Brancatelli, Alain Cudini, Stanley DickensMercedes Junior Team Michael Schumacher, Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Karl Wendlinger
1991
24h Daytona Florida USA, Dauer-Racing, Porsche 962 (Big-Al, Bobby, Little-Al, Robby Unser vs. Mario, Michael, Andrew, Jeff Andretti)
1992
24h NBR für Porsche, Herbert Linge (Robby + Johnny Unser, Elliot Forbes-Robinson)
1994-1996
DTM u. ITC OPEL-Rennarzt (Win) (K. Ludwig, Keke Rosberg, M. Reuter, M. Werner...)
1994-2001
MonsTabor Motorshow (Schirmherrschaft Klaus Ludwig, Jochen Mass, Dr. med. Karl R. Schuster)
1999
24h Daytona Florida USA, Konrad-Motorsport, Porsche 911GT2 (A. Heger, F. Konrad)
1999
24h NBR OPEL-Motorsport
Uwe Alzen
2000-2001
24h NBR Phoenix-Racing Porsche (Win 2000, 2/2001)
2001-2003
V8 S.TA.R-Serienrennärzte
2003
24h NBR AUDI-Team ABT, AUDI TT (2.)
2004-2015
24h NBR, VLN Alzen Motorsport, Porsche, Ford GT
2005-heute
24h NBR Land-Motorsport, Porsche/AUDI
2010-2012
24h NBR, Spa, Le Mans BMW-Rennarzt (Mario Theisen, Team Schnitzer, (Win NBR 2010) Charly + Dieter Lamm + Herbert Schnitzer)
2010 - heute
Tina Annemüller (Rallye Pilotin und Co-Piloten)
2011-2017
24h NBR + Spa, HARIBO-Racing-Team - Porsche 911 GT3, AMG GT3 SLS + GTR
2013-2015
24h NBR OPEL-Motorsport
2016
VLN Alzen Racing, FORD GT
2016
24h NBR, ABT-Racing, Team Bentley
2017
24h NBR Bentley Team ABT
2017-heute
24h NBR KKrämer Racing, Porsche, BMW, Ginetta-Werks-Team GT4 (ab 2019)
2018
VLN Alzen Porsche 911 MR
2018 - heute
Tim Reiter (ADAC GT4 Germany), Julius Caesar Rörig (Honda Werksfahrer)
2019 - heute
Medical Support Tourenwagen Ära
2022 - heute
Hans Georg Berlandy (Rallye) & Tina Annemüller (Rallye Co-Pilotin)
2023 - heute
Dirk Geiger (Motorrad Rennsport)
seit 2024
Medizinische Betreuung Tourenwagen Golden Ära (Historischer Tourenwagensport)
seit 2025
Medizinische Betreuung
Aust Motorsport &
Konrad Motorsport
1987-1988
OPEL-Lotus DM, 24h NBR (Nürburgring) OPEL-Rennarzt (Südwest-Formula + Jochen-Mass-Junior-Team) (HH Frentzen, Marco Werner, Jürgen v. Gartzen, H. Holzer, Norbert Hauck, Joachim Winkelhock, Karl Mauer, Bernd Ostmann)
1988-2014
Michael Bartels, Vita4one-Racing-Team, F3, FIA WM, EM, Blancpain Series
1989-1991
DTM Mercedes-Rennarzt at AMG (Win), Snobek, Mass-Schons, Zakspeed
Since 1989
Franz Konrad, Konrad Motorsport Porsche 962 WEC
1989-1991
WSPC-Rennarzt, Team-Sauber-Mercedes, (Jochen Neerpasch, Peter Sauber, Max Welti, Beat Zehnder, FIA Gruppe C (Win 2x WM + Double-Win Le Mans 1989) + Masseur Willy Dungl, H. Hawelka)Mercedes Junior Team: Michael Schumacher, Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Karl WendlingerDrivers: Jochen Mass, J.-L. Schlesser, Mauro Baldi, Kenny Acheson, J.-P.Jabouille, Manuel Reuter, J.-C.Brancatelli, Alain Cudini, Stanley Dickens
1991
24h Daytona Florida USA, Dauer-Racing, Porsche 962 (Big-Al, Bobby, Little-Al, Robby Unser vs. Mario, Michael, Andrew, Jeff Andretti)
1992
24h NBR für Porsche, Herbert Linge (Robby + Johnny Unser, Elliot Forbes-Robinson)
1994-1996
DTM u. ITC OPEL-Rennarzt (Win) (K. Ludwig, Keke Rosberg, M. Reuter, M. Werner...)
1994-2001
MonsTabor Motorshow (Schirmherrschaft Klaus Ludwig, Jochen Mass, Dr. med. Karl R. Schuster)
1999
24h Daytona Florida USA, Konrad-Motorsport, Porsche 911GT2 (A. Heger, F. Konrad)
1999
24h NBR OPEL-Motorsport
Uwe Alzen
2000-2001
24h NBR Phoenix-Racing Porsche (Win 2000, 2/2001)
2001-2003
V8 S.TA.R-Serienrennärzte
2003
24h NBR AUDI-Team ABT, AUDI TT (2.)
2004-2015
24h NBR, VLN Alzen Motorsport, Porsche, Ford GT
2005 - today
24h NBR Land-Motorsport, Porsche/AUDI
2010-2012
24h NBR, Spa, Le Mans BMW-Rennarzt (Mario Theisen, Team Schnitzer, (Win NBR 2010) Charly + Dieter Lamm + Herbert Schnitzer)
2010 - today
Tina Annemüller (Rally Driver und Co-Driver)
2011-2017
24h NBR + Spa, HARIBO-Racing-Team - Porsche 911 GT3, AMG GT3 SLS + GTR
2013-2015
24h NBR OPEL-Motorsport
2016
VLN Alzen Racing, FORD GT
2016
24h NBR, ABT-Racing, Team Bentley
2017
24h NBR Bentley Team ABT
2017 - today
24h NBR KKrämer Racing, Porsche, BMW, Ginetta-Werks-Team GT4 (ab 2019)
2018
VLN Alzen Porsche 911 MR
2018 - today
Tim Reiter (ADAC GT4 Germany), Julius Caesar Rörig (Honda Werksfahrer)
2019 - today
Medical Support Tourenwagen Ära
2022 - today
Hans Georg Berlandy (Rally) & Tina Annemüller (Rally Co-Driver)
2023 - today
Dirk Geiger (Motorcycle Racing)
since 2024
Medical Support Tourenwagen Golden Ära (Historic Touring Car Racing)
since 2025
Medical Support Aust Motorsport &
Konrad Motorsport
Doctors in Motorsport
Dr. Karl R. Schuster, Matthias W. Hötzel and their colleagues are known as “Rennärzte”. Since the late 1980s, they have been dedicated to the health and safety of racing drivers. Their work extends beyond medical care. They advocate for improved safety measures in motorsport and support drivers around the world.
Their work expanded over the years. They supported prominent racing drivers such as Jochen Mass, treated injuries and carried out medical examinations. Their commitment went beyond medical care alone, as they also helped to make the sport safer.
The doctors supported racing drivers around the world, including at famous events such as the 24-hour race and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Their work was recognised throughout Europe and at locations such as Mosport in Canada, Imola in Italy and Goodwood in the United Kingdom.
The work of Dr. Karl R. Schuster, Matthias W. Hötzel and their colleagues in motorsport was not limited to medicine. They helped to improve safety measures and raise awareness of the physical and psychological demands placed on racing drivers.
For those who would like to explore the subject in greater depth, the complete and detailed article by Verena Au about stories from the world of motorsport can be read here. It provides a comprehensive insight into the fascination of motorsport and the role of doctors in this field.
