Known for movies
Short Info
Date Of Birth | June 1, 1959 |
Spouse | Liz Brundle |
Mark | His dry wit and humour |
Fact | Parents: John (d.1996) and Alma. Siblings: Robin and Helen. |
Martin Brundle is a former racing driver from England. He competed in Formula One from 1984 to 1996, driving for teams such as Tyrrell, Benetton and McLaren. He also raced in the World Sportscar Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After his retirement from racing, Brundle became a commentator and analyst for Sky Sports’ coverage of Formula One.
I’ll miss him. Quality guy, no bs, naturally gifted, and a champion driver. He even looked special in our SkyF1 features on a lawnmower and hovercraft. Have fun Kimi. https://t.co/OpDhEDqRzV
— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) September 2, 2021
Brundle was born on June 1, 1959, in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England. His father was a mechanic and his mother was a housewife. He has two sisters. Brundle was educated at Wisbech Grammar School and later studied aeronautical engineering at Kingston Technical College.
Brundle began his racing career in 1976, competing in the British Formula Three Championship. He won the championship in 1980. He made his Formula One debut with the Tyrrell team in 1984. He scored his first podium finish at the 1985 British Grand Prix. He moved to the Benetton team in 1986 and won his first race at the 1987 Mexican Grand Prix. He remained with Benetton until the end of the 1996 season. He then retired from racing.
Brundle’s career highlights include winning the World Sportscar Championship in 1992 and finishing second at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1990. He also won the British Grand Prix in 1985 and 1994.
Brundle has an estimated net worth of $30 million. He is married to Liz Hobbs and they have two children together.
General Info
Full Name | Martin Brundle |
Date Of Birth | June 1, 1959 |
Height | 1.71 m |
Profession | Race car driver, Commentator |
Family
Spouse | Liz Brundle |
Children | Alex Brundle, Charlotte Brundle |
Parents | Alma Brundle, John Brundle |
Siblings | Robin Brundle, Helen Brundle |
Social profile links
Marks
# | Marks / Signs |
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1 | His dry wit and humour |
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Managed David Coulthard from 1998 until his retirement in 2008. |
2 | Parents: John (d.1996) and Alma. Siblings: Robin and Helen. |
3 | Has one daughter, Charlotte - nicknamed Charlie (b.c.1987); and has one son, Alex (b.1990), who races in Formula Two, following in his father's footsteps. |
4 | Is good friends with former F1 teammate and ITV - Formula One (1997) colleague Mark Blundell. Together they set up 2MB Sports Management, a management service for racing drivers, in 2005. |
5 | David Cronenberg named the Seth Brundle character played by Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986) after him. In the sequel, The Fly II (1989), Seth's son was named Martin and was played by Eric Stoltz. |
Movies
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Senna | 2010 | Documentary special thanks |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Formula 1: Ten Sport | 2016 | TV Series | Himself - Podium interviewer |
Formula 1: Sky Sports F1 | 2016 | TV Series | Himself - Co-commentator |
Formula 1: BBC Sport | 2009-2015 | TV Series | Himself - Commentator / Himself - Presenter / Himself / ... |
The Last Teammate | 2014 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
1 | 2013 | Documentary | Himself |
How to Go Faster and Influence People: The Gordon Murray F1 Story | 2012 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Formula 1 Commentator |
Racing with the Hamiltons: Nic in the driving seat | 2012 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Murray Walker: Life in the Fast Lane | 2011 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - BBC F1 Lead Commentator |
Top Gear | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Breakfast | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Former F1 Driver / Himself - BBC F1 Commentator |
A Question of Sport | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
ITV - Formula One | 2007-2008 | TV Series | Himself |
Bond's Millions | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
Good Morning Australia | 2005 | TV Series | Himself - Former F1 Driver |
Martin Brundle's SuperCars | 2003 | Video documentary | Himself / Narrator |
A Star Named Ayrton Senna | 1998 | Video documentary | Himself |
Great Escapes | 1998 | TV Series documentary | Himself / Narrator |
TFI Friday | 1996 | TV Series | Himself |
1996 Australian Grand Prix | 1996 | TV Movie | Himself |
Ayrton Senna | 1995 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Driving Force '86 | 1986 | TV Movie documentary |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Senna vs Brundle | 2016 | Documentary | Himself |
Formula 1: BBC Sport | 2011 | TV Series | Himself - Commentator |
20 to 1 | 2010 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Motorsport Commentator |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | RTS Television Award | Royal Television Society, UK | Best Sports Pundit | For the Formula One. |
2000 | RTS Television Award | Royal Television Society, UK | Best Sports Pundit | For "Martin Brundle: Chrysalis Sport/United". |
1999 | RTS Television Award | Royal Television Society, UK | Best Sports Pundit | For "Martin Brundle: Mach 1". |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia