Ben Collins

Ben Collins, a multifaceted British racing driver and stunt performer, gained widespread recognition for his anonymous role as ‘The Stig’ on the popular BBC series Top Gear for nearly a decade, starting in December 2003. Prior to this, Collins established a formidable motorsport career, competing in Formula Vauxhall Junior in 1995 where he achieved third overall with two wins. He then moved into British Formula 3, notably finishing second at the 2000 Masters of Formula 3 race at Zandvoort. His prowess continued in the FIA Sportscar Championship with Team Ascari, securing a win at Donington Park in 2001, and he was the fastest driver at the 2001 Le Mans 24 hours race for approximately four hours in his debut year.

In 2014, he was added to the ‘Drivers Club’ of the Formula E series, further cementing his influence in professional motorsport. More recently, Collins has established a prominent digital presence, launching his YouTube channels Ben Collins Drives and Ben Collins Gaming, and since 2022, he has served as a co-host for the DriveTribe YouTube channel alongside Richard Hammond. His acting career has seen him portray iconic figures, including Denny Hulme in ‘Ford v Ferrari’ (2019) and Stirling Moss in ‘Ferrari’ (2023). Demonstrating continued competitive spirit, Collins competed in the Britcar Praga Championship in 2021 and the inaugural Praga Cup season in 2022.