Robin Brundle

Last updated October 13, 2023

Robin Charles Brundle (born 19 September 1962 in King's Lynn, Norfolk) is a British racing driver and businessman. In January 2009, he was appointed as managing director of Lola Cars.^[1] He still occasionally competes in historic racing events. Robin is the younger brother of former Formula One driver and current Sky Sports F1 commentator Martin Brundle.

He previously ran a family car dealership in his home town of King's Lynn known as the Brundle Group.^[2] In 2007 he was appointed managing director of Aston Martin Racing,^[3] before moving on to Lola. He was appointed as a non-executive director of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn in 2006.^[4]

Robin is married with two children. He is also a keen field hockey player.

Racing career

Robin has competed in a variety of racing events throughout his career. After competing in the MG Metro Challenge in 1983, he got a works drive for the ARG Metro team in the British Touring Car Championship in 1984. In 1985, he made a one off appearance in Truck racing for Renault in the British Truck Grand Prix. He competed in one season of the British Formula Three Championship in 1986. Since then he has raced in various national saloon car championships with a BMW M3, Ford Sierra and Honda CRX. He is a three time class winner of the Willhire 24 Hour - in 1980 and 1982, both times with brother Martin, and again in 1991. He last competed in the BTCC in 1990.^[5]

Racing record

Complete British Saloon / Touring Car Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position – 1973–1990 in class) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap – 1 point awarded ?–1989 in class)

Year	Team	Car	Class	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	DC	Pts	Class
1982	Robin Brundle	Audi 80 GLE	B	SIL DNS	MAL 4†	OUL 5†	THR 11						BRH 9	SIL Ret			18th	20	4th
1982	Robin Brundle	Toyota Celica GT	B					THR DNS	SIL 14	DON Ret	BRH 13	DON DNS					18th	20	4th
1984	Computervision Racing with Esso	MG Metro Turbo	B	DON Ret	SIL 7	OUL	THR 8	THR 10	SIL NC	SNE	BRH	BRH	DON	SIL			WD	0	WD
1990	Techspeed Motorsport	BMW 318is	B	OUL	DON	THR	SIL	OUL	SIL	BRH 12	SNE	BRH	BIR	DON	THR	SIL	36th	2	23rd
Source:^[6]

† Events with 2 races staged for the different classes.

Complete European Touring Car Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Team	Car	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	DC	Pts
1984	Computervision Racing with Esso	MG Metro Turbo	MNZ	VAL	DON Ret	PER	BRN	ZEL	SAL	NUR	SPA	SIL Ret	ZOL	MUG	NC	0

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References

↑ "Robin Brundle announced as Managing Director of Lola Cars International Limited". Archived from the original on 14 August 2010. Retrieved 23 November 2009. Robin Brundle announced as Managing Director of Lola Cars International Limited.
↑ "Racing driver's showroom closes". 2 July 2003 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
↑ http://www.duemotori.com/news/sport/20537_Robin_Brundle_join_Aston_Martin_Racing_as_managing_director.php Robin Brundle join Aston Martin Racing as managing director
↑ http://www.qehkl.nhs.uk/press-release-archive/New_NEDs_appointed.pdf New Non Executive Directors at QEH
↑ "BTCC :: Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship". Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2009. Official 1990 BTCC standings
↑ de Jong, Frank. "British Saloon Car Championship". History of Touring Car Racing 1952-1993. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

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[1] "Robin Brundle announced as Managing Director of Lola Cars International Limited". Archived from the original on 14 August 2010. Retrieved 23 November 2009. Robin Brundle announced as Managing Director of Lola Cars International Limited.

[2] "Racing driver's showroom closes". 2 July 2003 – via news.bbc.co.uk.

[3] ttp://www.duemotori.com/news/sport/20537_Robin_Brundle_join_Aston_Martin_Racing_as_managing_director.php Robin Brundle join Aston Martin Racing as managing director

[4] ttp://www.qehkl.nhs.uk/press-release-archive/New_NEDs_appointed.pdf New Non Executive Directors at QEH

[5] "BTCC :: Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship". Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2009. Official 1990 BTCC standings

[6] Jong, Frank. "British Saloon Car Championship". History of Touring Car Racing 1952-1993. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

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