Sam Bird

Sam Bird, born on January ninth, nineteen eighty-seven, is a distinguished British professional racing driver renowned for his remarkable career in motorsport. He has made significant contributions to the world of racing, particularly in Formula E, where he has established himself as a formidable competitor.

Bird's accolades include winning the LMP2 title at the two thousand fifteen FIA World Endurance Championship, showcasing his versatility and skill across different racing formats. He also achieved notable success in the GP2 Series, finishing as the runner-up in two thousand thirteen, and secured a second-place finish in the LMGTE Pro class at the two thousand sixteen FIA World Endurance Championship.

In Formula E, Bird has claimed twelve victories, with his best season result being third place in the two thousand seventeen to two thousand eighteen season. Over the course of eleven seasons, he has participated in one hundred forty-one races, achieving a total of twenty-seven podiums and six pole positions, amassing nine hundred sixteen championship points along the way.

His final season in Formula E concluded with an eighteenth-place finish in the standings, earning thirty-one points. This marked the end of his tenure in the series, coinciding with McLaren's decision to exit Formula E to focus on their entry into the World Endurance Championship for two thousand twenty-seven.