Nationality: United Kingdom
Born the 8 april 1966 – Barnet (Londres) – 57 years
First Grand Prix: USA 1991
Last Grand Prix: Australia 1995
Best Result: 3th
Best Grid Position: 4th
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Mark BLUNDELL Biography
Mark Blundell is a British racing driver who was born on April 8, 1966, in Barnet, London. He has had a successful and varied career in the world of motorsports. Blundell has left his stamp on the racing world, from his early days in motocross to his accomplishments in Formula One, sports cars, and CART.
When Blundell was 14 years old, he began competing in motocross bike races all throughout England. He switched to four wheels and entered the Formula Ford scene, nevertheless, when he was 17 years old. He demonstrated his inherent talent and potential in his maiden season by finishing second in both of the British Junior Formula Ford Championships. Blundell established his supremacy in the Formula Ford 1600 division the following year by winning both the Esso British and Snetterton championships.
Blundell won the BBC Grandstand series after switching to Formula Ford 2000 as his career advanced. Additionally, he participated in the European Championship, winning the pole position and taking fourth place overall. After winning the European Formula Ford 2000 championship in 1986, he cemented his status as a rising star in the racing industry.
Blundell transitioned to Formula 3000 and raced for TOM’S-Toyota in Formula Three in 1987. He joined the factory Lola team in Formula 3000 the following year and finished the campaign in sixth place, making an impression with his reliable efforts.
When Blundell joined Nissan’s sports car team and won a factory seat, that was the turning point in his career. He also had the chance to test for the Williams F1 Team in the same year. Blundell chose to concentrate on racing sports cars in 1990, and while piloting a Nissan R90CK, he won the pole position for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He accomplished this accomplishment as the sport’s youngest driver, demonstrating his adaptability and prowess in a variety of racing categories.
With the Brabham Yamaha team, Blundell made his Formula One debut in 1991, finishing sixth in Belgium. However, Brabham did not keep him on for the ensuing season, leaving him without a Formula One race seat. Despite this setback, Blundell turned down a Williams offer to continue driving for them as a test driver and instead agreed to a testing agreement with McLaren, where he continued to compete in sports car races. With the factory Peugeot team, he won the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1992, giving his career even another illustrious accomplishment.
In 1993, Blundell drove for Ligier in his full-time return to Formula One. He concluded the season in tenth place in the World Championship standings after earning his first two podium results in South Africa and Germany. He joined Tyrrell the following year and finished third in the 1994 Spanish Grand Prix for his sole podium appearance. His release from Tyrrell was a result of the absence of sponsorship, despite his excellent results. After that, Blundell joined McLaren and raced five times for points with Mika Häkkinen, the eventual world champion.
Blundell’s tenure in Formula One came to an end in 1995 as a result of McLaren’s acquisition of David Coulthard. He nevertheless kept winning in sports cars, coming in fourth at Le Mans. In Formula One, Blundell finished on the podium three times and finished with 32 championship points overall.
Blundell relocated to the US and joined the CART racing team PacWest after quitting Formula One. He experienced a setback in a crash that left him with a fractured foot and ankle, but he still had a successful rookie season with multiple top-six results. Blundell came within one corner of winning the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix in 1997 but ran out of gasoline. Later in the season, he made amends by winning the Grand Prix of Portland. He then added triumphs in Toronto and Fontana. Blundell was named the British Driver of the Year by Autosport magazine and finished the year in sixth place in the championship.
After his time in CART, Blundell’s racing career rapidly deteriorated. Alongside Johnny Herbert and David Brabham, he competed at Le Mans in 2003 and concentrated on sports car racing, coming in second. In Britain, he also started working as a motorsport analyst for ITV, where he contributed his knowledge during the 2002 Formula One season. Blundell has continued his participation in racing as a manager, serving as a co-founder of the sports management organization MB Partners and overseeing a number of promising drivers.
Mark Blundell’s motorsports career has been distinguished by his flexibility, versatility, and success in a range of racing disciplines. Blundell has made a significant contribution to the world of motorsports throughout his career, from his early involvement in motocross to his successes in Formula One, sports cars, and CART. He will continue to support the sport in 2020 in his roles as CEO of MB Partners and Sporting Director for MB Motorsport.
Mark BLUNDELL Stats
Wins
Mark BLUNDELL has in his F1 career
Podiums
Mark BLUNDELL has 3 podiums in his F1 career
| n | Year | Grand Prix | Circuit | Pos | N° | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | ||
| 3 | 1994 | Spain | Barcelone | 3 | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear |
| 2 | 1993 | Germany | Hockenheim | 3 | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear |
| 1 | 1993 | South Africa | Kyalami | 3 | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear |
Pole positions
Mark BLUNDELL has in his F1 career
Grands Prix started
Mark BLUNDELL has started 61 Grands Prix in his F1 career
| n | Year | Grand Prix | Team | N° | Constructor | Engine | Tyre | Grid | Race | |||
| 61 | 1995 | Australia | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 10 | 4 | |
| 60 | 1995 | Japan | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 23 | 7 | |
| 59 | 1995 | Pacific | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 10 | 9 | |
| 58 | 1995 | Europe | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10C | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 10 | ab | Spin |
| 57 | 1995 | Portugal | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10C | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 12 | 9 | |
| 56 | 1995 | Italy | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 9 | 4 | |
| 55 | 1995 | Belgium | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 6 | 5 | |
| 54 | 1995 | Hungary | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 13 | ab | Engine |
| 53 | 1995 | Germany | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 8 | ab | Engine |
| 52 | 1995 | Britain | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 10 | 5 | |
| 51 | 1995 | France | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 13 | 11 | |
| 50 | 1995 | Canada | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 10 | ab | Engine |
| 49 | 1995 | Monaco | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 10 | 5 | |
| 48 | 1995 | Argentina | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10 | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 17 | ab | Engine |
| 47 | 1995 | Brazil | Marlboro McLaren Mercedes | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10 | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 9 | 6 | |
| 46 | 1994 | Australia | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 13 | ab | Collision |
| 45 | 1994 | Japan | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 13 | ab | Engine |
| 44 | 1994 | Europe | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 14 | 13 | |
| 43 | 1994 | Portugal | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 12 | ab | Engine |
| 42 | 1994 | Italy | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 21 | ab | Brakes |
| 41 | 1994 | Belgium | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 12 | 5 | |
| 40 | 1994 | Hungary | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 11 | 5 | |
| 39 | 1994 | Germany | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 7 | ab | Pile-up |
| 38 | 1994 | Britain | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 11 | ab | Gearbox |
| 37 | 1994 | France | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 17 | 10 | |
| 36 | 1994 | Canada | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 13 | 10 | Spin |
| 35 | 1994 | Spain | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 11 | 3 | |
| 34 | 1994 | Monaco | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 10 | ab | Engine |
| 33 | 1994 | San Marino | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 12 | 9 | |
| 32 | 1994 | Pacific | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 12 | ab | Collision |
| 31 | 1994 | Brazil | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 12 | ab | Accident |
| 30 | 1993 | Australia | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 14 | 9 | |
| 29 | 1993 | Japan | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 17 | 7 | |
| 28 | 1993 | Portugal | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 10 | ab | Collision |
| 27 | 1993 | Italy | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 14 | ab | Accident |
| 26 | 1993 | Belgium | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 15 | 11 | Collision |
| 25 | 1993 | Hungary | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 12 | 7 | |
| 24 | 1993 | Germany | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 5 | 3 | |
| 23 | 1993 | Britain | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 9 | 7 | |
| 22 | 1993 | France | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 4 | ab | Runway exit |
| 21 | 1993 | Canada | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 10 | ab | Accident |
| 20 | 1993 | Monaco | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 21 | ab | Suspension |
| 19 | 1993 | Spain | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 12 | 7 | |
| 18 | 1993 | San Marino | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 7 | ab | Accident |
| 17 | 1993 | Europe | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 21 | ab | Spin |
| 16 | 1993 | Brazil | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 10 | 5 | |
| 15 | 1993 | South Africa | Ligier Gitanes Blondes | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 8 | 3 | |
| 14 | 1991 | Australia | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 17 | 17 | |
| 13 | 1991 | Spain | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 12 | ab | Engine |
| 12 | 1991 | Portugal | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 15 | ab | Suspension |
| 11 | 1991 | Italy | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 11 | 12 | |
| 10 | 1991 | Belgium | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 13 | 6 | |
| 9 | 1991 | Hungary | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 20 | ab | Spin |
| 8 | 1991 | Germany | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 21 | 12 | |
| 7 | 1991 | Britain | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 12 | ab | Engine |
| 6 | 1991 | France | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 17 | ab | Accident |
| 5 | 1991 | Mexico | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 12 | ab | Engine |
| 4 | 1991 | Monaco | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 22 | ab | Accident |
| 3 | 1991 | San Marino | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 23 | 8 | |
| 2 | 1991 | Brazil | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT59Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 25 | ab | Engine |
| 1 | 1991 | USA | Motor Racing Developments Ltd | 8 | Brabham | BT59Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 24 | ab | Spin |
Teammates
Mark BLUNDELL has 4 teammates in his F1 career
| 4 drivers | GP | First Year | Last Year |
| BRUNDLE Martin | 32 | 1991 | 1993 |
| KATAYAMA Ukyo | 16 | 1994 | |
| HAKKINEN Mika | 14 | 1995 | |
| MAGNUSSEN Jan | 1 | 1995 | |
Result by Grand Prix
| n | Grand Prix | Involvement | Win | Pole position | Fastest lap | Podium | Point |
| 1 | Argentina | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Australia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| 3 | Belgium | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
| 4 | Brazil | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| 5 | Britain | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| 6 | Canada | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Europe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | France | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Germany | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
| 10 | Hungary | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| 11 | Italy | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| 12 | Japan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Mexico | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Monaco | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| 15 | Pacific | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Portugal | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | San Marino | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
| 19 | Spain | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
| 20 | USA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seasons
Mark BLUNDELL has raced 4 seasons in his F1 career
| Year | Constructor | Engine | WC | GP | Win | Pole | F.lap | Pod | Pts | Ave | Laps | Kms | Laps | Kms |
| 1995 | McLaren | Mercedes | 10 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.00 | 0.87 | 0 | 0 | 798 | 3 627 |
| 1994 | Tyrrell | Yamaha | 12 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.00 | 0.50 | 0 | 0 | 715 | 3 297 |
| 1993 | Ligier | Renault | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10.00 | 0.63 | 0 | 0 | 682 | 3 280 |
| 1991 | Brabham | Yamaha | 19 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0 | 0 | 582 | 2 839 |
Retirement / DNF / Abandon
Mark BLUNDELL has 32 retirements in his F1 career
| n | Year | Grand Prix | Grid | N° | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | Lap | Retirement | ||
| 32 | 1995 | Europe | 10 | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10C | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 14 | Spin |
| 31 | 1995 | Hungary | 13 | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 54 | Engine |
| 30 | 1995 | Germany | 8 | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 17 | Engine |
| 29 | 1995 | Canada | 10 | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10B | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 47 | Engine |
| 28 | 1995 | Argentina | 17 | 7 | McLaren | MP4/10 | Mercedes | V10 | Goodyear | 9 | Engine |
| 27 | 1994 | Australia | 13 | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 66 | Collision |
| 26 | 1994 | Japan | 13 | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 26 | Engine |
| 25 | 1994 | Portugal | 12 | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 61 | Engine |
| 24 | 1994 | Italy | 21 | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 39 | Brakes |
| 23 | 1994 | Germany | 7 | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 0 | Pile-up |
| 22 | 1994 | Britain | 11 | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 20 | Gearbox |
| 21 | 1994 | Canada | 13 | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 67 | Spin |
| 20 | 1994 | Monaco | 10 | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 40 | Engine |
| 19 | 1994 | Pacific | 12 | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 0 | Collision |
| 18 | 1994 | Brazil | 12 | 4 | Tyrrell | 022 | Yamaha | V10 | Goodyear | 21 | Accident |
| 17 | 1993 | Portugal | 10 | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 51 | Collision |
| 16 | 1993 | Italy | 14 | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 20 | Accident |
| 15 | 1993 | Belgium | 15 | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 42 | Collision |
| 14 | 1993 | France | 4 | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 20 | Runway exit |
| 13 | 1993 | Canada | 10 | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 13 | Accident |
| 12 | 1993 | Monaco | 21 | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 3 | Suspension |
| 11 | 1993 | San Marino | 7 | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 0 | Accident |
| 10 | 1993 | Europe | 21 | 26 | Ligier | JS39 | Renault | V10 | Goodyear | 20 | Spin |
| 9 | 1991 | Spain | 12 | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 49 | Engine |
| 8 | 1991 | Portugal | 15 | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 12 | Suspension |
| 7 | 1991 | Hungary | 20 | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 62 | Spin |
| 6 | 1991 | Britain | 12 | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 52 | Engine |
| 5 | 1991 | France | 17 | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 36 | Accident |
| 4 | 1991 | Mexico | 12 | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 54 | Engine |
| 3 | 1991 | Monaco | 22 | 8 | Brabham | BT60Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 41 | Accident |
| 2 | 1991 | Brazil | 25 | 8 | Brabham | BT59Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 34 | Engine |
| 1 | 1991 | USA | 24 | 8 | Brabham | BT59Y | Yamaha | V12 | Pirelli | 32 | Spin |