Biography

Martin Donnelly was born on March 26, 1954 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for: Arrows (1989 (1 GP)) and Lotus (1990 (12 GPs)). He started 13 Grands Prix.

During practice for the 1990 Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, Martin Donnelly crashed into the barrier at 160mph, throwing him out of his Lotus 102 Lamborghini and leaving him motionless on track. He sustained multiple injuries in the crash. He thank fully recovered but which brought his professional career to an end.

Teammates in Formula One were: Eddie Cheever and Derek Warwick.

Winner: Scotland Superprix - Knockhill - Formula 3 (1987), Macau Grand Prix - Formula 3 (1987).

Champion: BBC Grandstand Trophy - British Formula Ford 2000 (1984).