Want to get the low-down on Lewis Hamilton’s stellar journey to the top of Formula One? Or remind yourself just who Jenson Button drove for before he arrived at Brawn GP?
Or perhaps you want to check out a newcomer like Oliver Turvey, or fill yourself in on exactly why Martin Brundle is the most respected journalist in racing?
As ever, we’re here to help with this list of biographies of selected British stars of racing series including F1, IRL and A1GP. Links from drivers’ names lead to a biography page, links at the end of each entry takes you to their category page and the latest news on what they are up to.
- Martin Brundle – former Benetton and McLaren F1 racer turned award-winning commentator and journalist. More here…
- Jenson Button – British F1 driver who spent a decade in Formula One toiling for success then finally hit it big in fairytale fashion thanks to a partnership with Ross Brawn. More here…
- Adam Carroll – solid GP2 and DTM driver from Portadown, NI, who has just enjoyed a breakthrough season winning the A1GP title. Do bigger things await? More here…
- Dan Clarke – “Speedy Dan” found success in the US open-wheel series Champ Car – only to see it merge with the rival IRL and for his Minardi team to quit. Has since driven for Team GBR in A1GP. More here…
- Mike Conway – Promising F3 driver who made the jump to GP2 then abruptly stalled. Currently enjoying a new lease of career life in the US as an IRL driver. More here…
- David Coulthard – veteran Scots F1 driver with 13 grands prix wins to his names plus the highest number of points ever scored by a Brit. Now working as a summariser for the BBC. More here…
- Anthony Davidson – promising former F3 champ who made it to F1 but never found the breakthrough drive. A highly-respected tester, currently active in sportscars and working as a BBC Radio Five Live commentator. More here…
- Dario Franchitti – Scots racer of Italian descent who was 2007 IRL champion and Indy 500 winner. Spent a year in NASCAR before returning to the series to drive again for Target Chip Ganassi Racing. More here…
- Lewis Hamilton – F1 racing prodigy who became world champion in his second year in the sport following a long apprenticeship as a McLaren-sponsored driver that took in F3 and GP2. More here…
- Adam Khan – British-born driver of Pakistani descent who races under that country’s national flag. Solid F3 and GP2 experience, then joint driver and seatholder for A1GP’s Team Pakistan. However technical issues meant his car never raced in 2008/09. Renault F1 demonstration driver. More here…
- Darren Manning – Talented all-rounder who had a near-miss at Formula One and then went on to carve out a solid career in sportscars and US open-wheel racing. Hugely popular with fans. More here… Or read our interview with Manning here.
- Oliver Turvey – promising British youngster backed by the Racing Steps Foundation. Runner-up in last years British F3 International championship, currently competing in World Series by Renault. Tipped as future F1 star. More here…
- Dan Wheldon – has a strong claim to be the most successful Brit driving in America thanks to a string of successes in the IRL since 2002. More here…
- Justin Wilson – the 6ft 3in former Minardi driver from Sheffield is a firm fan favourite, hence his nickname “the flying giraffe”. Following a fight to drive in F1, which led to him selling shares in his future earnings, his career’s had a renaissance in the IRL. More here…
Is there a name we’ve missed off this list that you think we ought to include? If so, why not let us know? Bearing in mind that our remit is to cover British drivers in open-wheel racing, we will welcome your suggestions – just drop us a line here.