Sam Bird Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Weight | 68 kg |
Date of Birth | January 9, 1987 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Spouse | Hollie Christie |
Sam Bird is a British professional racing driver who has primarily competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship, the Formula E World Championship, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. He is best known for winning the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship in the LMP2 category. He had finished as runner-up in the 2005 Formula BMW UK series, the 2013 GP2 Series, and the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship in the LMGTE Pro category. Sam had earned the 3rd position at the 2009 Macau Grand Prix; in the 2012 Formula Renault 3.5 Series, the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance in the LMP2 category, and the 2017–18 season of the Formula E World Championship. He had also served as a test driver in the premier Formula One tier in 2012 for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team.
Born Name
Sam Jamie Bird
Nick Name
Sam
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Roehampton, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Residence
London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Sam had attended the Millfield School in Somerset.
Occupation
Professional Racing Driver
Car Number
- 71 – FIA World Endurance Championship
- 2 – Formula E
Formula E Teams
Sam has raced for –
- Virgin Racing/DS Virgin Racing (2014-15 to 2017–18)
- Envision Virgin Racing (2018-19 to Present)
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Sam has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of British descent.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Often sports a thick beard
- Affable smile
- Side-parted, wavy hair
- Has a tattoo on his left arm
- Has a mole on his neck
Brand Endorsements
He has been sponsored by the multinational oil and gas company BP plc.
Sam Bird Facts
Featured Image by Sam Bird / Instagram
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