Mike Beuttler

Mike Beuttler, born on April 13, 1940, in Cairo, Egypt, was a distinguished British Formula One driver and engineer. He was the son of Colonel Leslie Brindley Bream Beuttler, a member of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, O.B.E., and a descendant of the notable Scottish ornithologist William Robert Ogilvie-Grant.

Beuttler's racing career began in the late 1960s as a talented Formula Three driver, which paved the way for his ascent to Formula Two and ultimately to Formula One in 1971. His journey in the sport was marked by a unique funding model, as he raced under the banner of Clarke-Mordaunt-Guthrie Racing, later evolving into Clarke-Mordaunt-Guthrie-Durlacher Racing. This financial backing from a group of stockbroker friends earned his car the affectionate nickname of the 'Stockbroker Special.'

Throughout his career, Beuttler participated in twenty-eight races, achieving six top-ten finishes. His most notable performance came at the 1973 Spanish Grand Prix, where he secured a seventh-place finish. Although he did not score points under the traditional championship regulations of his time, his results would have earned him points by today's standards.

Beuttler's foray into Formula One included a single race with the works March team at the 1971 Canadian Grand Prix. However, the financial strain caused by the 1973 oil crisis led to the unfortunate end of his racing career at the age of thirty-four, following his participation in the 1000 km of Brands Hatch.