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Martin Brundle is swapping the commentary booth for a race seat!
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle is making a surprise return to racing after three years, joining the Spa Six Hours this weekend to race historic cars.
Brundle will team up with his son, Alex, and Gary Pearson in a Ford GT40 for the first time in this event, his first competitive appearance since Goodwood three years ago.
This weekend’s six-hour endurance race at Spa-Francorchamps will feature pre-1966 specification GTP, GT, and touring cars.
Having previously raced with his son Alex, Brundle is excited for this father-son weekend opportunity and the chance to race the GT40 at Spa.
While not expecting a specific result, Brundle looks forward to the experience of racing at Spa with the GT40 and the challenge of driving on full tanks.
The unique aspect of refueling their own cars at the fuel pumps adds another element of uncertainty to the race, where even a fuel-efficient Lotus Elan could have a chance of winning if it’s wet, as Alex experienced losing two laps last year.
