Christijan Albers is a Dutch former professional racing driver, born on April 16, 1979, in Eindhoven, Netherlands. He competed in various racing series, including Formula One, where he drove for teams like Minardi and Spyker. Albers made his F1 debut in 2005 and participated in a total of 46 races until 2007. Before his time in Formula One, Albers had a successful career in Formula 3000 and other racing categories. After leaving F1, he continued racing in different series, including DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters), showcasing his versatility as a driver.