Quick Info
| Profession | Car Racer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 09/09/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Darlington, County Durham, England |
Latest News about Jann Mardenborough
01/01/2025
Jann Mardenborough secured a full-time racing seat for the 2025 GT World Challenge Europe season, piloting a factory-supported Ford Mustang GT3 for HRT Ford Performance. He will race alongside teammates Thomas Drouet and Arjun Maini, marking his return to a full-time competitive role after participating in three standalone races in 2023.
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Bio/Wiki
| Jann Mardenborough is a British professional racing driver who rose to prominence after winning the Nissan PlayStation GT Academy in 2011, which launched his motorsport career. | |
| He is widely known as the real-life inspiration for the 2023 film Gran Turismo. | |
| He currently competes in the 2025 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup for HRT Ford Performance. | |
| As Nissan reduced its motorsport activities, Jann became one of the last GT Academy graduates still associated with the brand before becoming a free agent. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Radyr Comprehensive School, Cardiff |
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| College/University | Swansea Metropolitan University (renamed University of Wales Trinity Saint David Technium) |
| Educational Qualifications | Motorsport engineering (Dropped out after 3 weeks) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Tattoo(s) | On left arm |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | He is single. |
Family
| Father | Steve Mardenborough (Former footballer) |
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| Mother | Lesely-Anne Mardenborough |
| Siblings | Coby Mardenborough |
Career
| Racing |
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| Formula 3 |
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| GP3 Series |
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| Super GT |
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| Super Formula Championship | Consistently achieved top-eight finishes | ||||||||||
| Simulator and Car Development Driver |
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| Le Mans 24 Hours |
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| British GT Championship |
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| GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup |
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Favourites
| Colour | Purple |
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| Race Track | Nürburgring |
| YouTube channel | Bald and Bankrupt |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannthaman |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jann Mardenborough, a British racing driver, transitioned from playing racing video games to winning the GT Academy competition, leading to the release of a film based on his life in 2023. | |
| 2. His grandparents immigrated to England from Saint Kitts and Nevis in the early 1960s, and he later moved to Cardiff due to his father's football career. | |
| 3. Beginning his love for cars and racing at a young age, Jann started playing Gran Turismo at 8 and built his racing simulator rig at 17. | |
| 4. After leaving college due to disliking math, Jann excelled in the GT Academy, securing a professional racing contract with Nissan and earning an international racing license. | |
| 5. Competing in various races, Jann teamed up with Nissan, achieving remarkable finishes at events like Dubai 24-Hour and Spa 24 Hours. | |
| 6. In 2013, he debuted at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, later racing in the Formula 3, GP3 Series, and making notable achievements in various championships. | |
| 7. Tragically, Jann was involved in a fatal accident during a 2015 race at the Nürburgring. | |
| 8. He found success in the 2016 Japanese Formula 3 Championship and the Super GT series, achieving wins and podium finishes. | |
| 9. Jann's racing journey continued with the Super Formula Championship, Super GT classes, and a role as a simulator driver for Nissan e.dams and McLaren in Formula E. | |
| 10. Returning to racing in 2023, Jann participated in the Fuji 24 Hours race in the Super Taikyu Series with Helm Motorsports. | |
| 11. His story was further immortalized in the film 'Gran Turismo', directed by Neill Blomkamp, where he also served as a stunt driver. | |
| 12. Recognized as the 50th most marketable athlete globally in 2015, Jann faced challenges like failing his driving test before eventually passing. | |
| 13. In his spare time, Jann Mardenborough enjoys playing football (soccer). | |
| 14. In 2011, Jann won the Nissan PlayStation GT Academy Europe, beating over 90,000 competitors. | |
| 15. At the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Jann set the fastest-ever supercar time up the hill in a Nismo Nissan GT-R. | |
| 16. Jann performed as a stunt double for himself in the movie Gran Turismo. | |
| 17. He is looking to secure a seat in Le Mans Hypercars for 2024. |