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At the end of 1988, Brundle found himself out of a race drive at Tyrrell - so he accepted an offer from the [[Williams|Canon Williams Honda Team]] to become their reserve and test driver for 1989. | At the end of 1988, Brundle found himself out of a race drive at Tyrrell - so he accepted an offer from the [[Williams|Canon Williams Honda Team]] to become their reserve and test driver for 1989. | ||
| − | However, Brundle made his return to the grid at the [[Soviet Grand Prix]] - after small French team [[AGS]] solicited him to replace the underperforming [[Olivier Grouillard]] for the rest of the season. | + | However, Brundle made his return to the grid at the [[Soviet Grand Prix]] - after the small French team [[AGS]] solicited him to replace the underperforming [[Olivier Grouillard]] for the rest of the season. |
Brundle was not retained by the French team so he returned to the Williams test spot in 1990. | Brundle was not retained by the French team so he returned to the Williams test spot in 1990. | ||
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| + | ===[[1991 Alternate Formula One season|1991]]: [[Lotus]]=== | ||
| + | Brundle made the grid once again in [[1991 Alternate Formula One season|1991]] - joining the Norfolk-based Team Lotus to much local fanfare. Brundle was teamed up with future World Champion [[Mika Häkkinen]] and was outclassed all season - failing to score any points. Brundle's best result was a seventh place finish in [[Spanish Grand Prix|Spain]] whilst Häkkinen finished in the points on four occasions. | ||
[[Category:Real-life drivers]] | [[Category:Real-life drivers]] | ||
[[Category:Formula One Drivers]] | [[Category:Formula One Drivers]] | ||
Revision as of 08:41, 29 January 2021
Martin John Brundle (born 1st June, 1959 in King's Lynn, Norfolk) is a British racing driver and broadcaster known for his appearances in Formula One.
Formula One
1987-1988: Tyrrell
Brundle signed a two year deal with Data General Team Tyrrell in 1987, partnering fellow Briton Jonathan Palmer. His first few races for the team were complete busts, finishing well down the order - but he'd score his first point of the season in the Monaco Grand Prix. This result buoyed Brundle on to improve the Tyrrell further, and the car was a frequent fixture in the top 10 from that point onwards - even managing a third place in the German Grand Prix for his determination.
Brundle took a further third place the following season at the Italian Grand Prix, as well as a fifth place in Japan.
1989-1990: Williams & AGS
At the end of 1988, Brundle found himself out of a race drive at Tyrrell - so he accepted an offer from the Canon Williams Honda Team to become their reserve and test driver for 1989.
However, Brundle made his return to the grid at the Soviet Grand Prix - after the small French team AGS solicited him to replace the underperforming Olivier Grouillard for the rest of the season.
Brundle was not retained by the French team so he returned to the Williams test spot in 1990.
1991: Lotus
Brundle made the grid once again in 1991 - joining the Norfolk-based Team Lotus to much local fanfare. Brundle was teamed up with future World Champion Mika Häkkinen and was outclassed all season - failing to score any points. Brundle's best result was a seventh place finish in Spain whilst Häkkinen finished in the points on four occasions.
