Biography

Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for: Hill (1974 (7 GPs)), Hesketh (1976 (4 GPs)) and BRM (1977 (1 GP Not Qualify)). He started 11 Grands Prix.

He is remembered for being one of the four drivers, along with Arturo Merzario, Brett Lunger and Harald Ertl, who saved Niki Lauda from his burning car during the 1976 German Grand Prix. Edwards was later awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal for his actions.

Teammates in Formula One were: Graham Hill and Peter Gethin.

Became a hugely successful sponsorship consultant, a role he took up straight after racing retirement, and in that particular field of the sport, he was a hugely significant and influential person.

Went straight from university to Brands Hatch Racing School and persuaded the owner to allow him to perform secretarial work in exchange for ten free laps a week in circuit cars.