Gary Paffett

Gary Paffett, born on March twenty-four, nineteen eighty-one, is a distinguished British former racing driver and current motorsport executive. He has made a significant mark in the world of motorsport, particularly known for his impressive fifteen-year tenure in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM), where he clinched two championship titles.

After the announcement in two thousand seventeen that Mercedes would withdraw from DTM, Paffett transitioned to Formula E for the 2018/19 championship. His career also includes a notable stint as a test driver for the Williams Formula One team, following years in a similar role at McLaren during their successful title-winning era.

Paffett's journey in motorsport began in the United Kingdom, where he progressed through karting and junior formulae. His talent was recognized early on when he won the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Award in nineteen ninety-nine. Today, he serves as the Racing Director at Kiro Race Co in Formula E.

Residing in Ousden, Suffolk, England, Paffett continues to influence the motorsport industry, leveraging his extensive experience and knowledge.