Jonathan Palmer

Jonathan Palmer
Palmer in 2011
Born (1956-11-07) 7 November 1956 (age 68)
Lewisham, London, England
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Active years19831989
TeamsWilliams, RAM, Zakspeed, Tyrrell
Entries88 (83 starts)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points14
Pole positions0
Fastest laps1
First entry1983 European Grand Prix
Last entry1989 Australian Grand Prix

Jonathan Charles Palmer (born 7 November 1956)[1][2] is a British businessman and former Formula One racing driver. Before opting for a career in motor racing, Palmer trained as a physician at London's Guy's Hospital. He also worked as a junior physician at Cuckfield and Brighton hospitals.

He is currently the majority shareholder and Chief Executive of MotorSport Vision (MSV), a company that runs six UK motorsport circuits, the PalmerSport corporate driving event at Bedford Autodrome and several racing championships including British Superbikes and GB3.[3]

Prior to his business life, Palmer was active in Formula One between 1983 and 1989, and drove for Tyrrell, Williams, RAM, and Zakspeed. He won 14 Championship points from 83 starts. He also raced a Group C Porsche in sports car events between 1983 and 1990, winning the 1984 1000 km of Brands Hatch with co-driver Jan Lammers and taking second place at the 1985 24 Hours of Le Mans with co-drivers James Weaver and Richard Lloyd.

Palmer helped develop the McLaren F1 road car, and drove one to a new speed record for production cars.

  1. ^ "Drivers: Jonathan Palmer". grandprix.com. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Jonathan Palmer". ESPN UK. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  3. ^ "PalmerSport at Bedford Autodrome - The world's best corporate hospitality driving event". www.palmersport.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018.

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