Presidential Greetings

Today, Monday, January 12, marks the birthday of the President of the Grand Prix Drivers [...]

Hans Herrmann poses beside the Porsche 917 that he and fellow Grand Prix Drivers Club member Richard Attwood gave Porsche their first outright win at the Le Mans 24 Hour race. ( Photo Grand Prix Photo/Peter Meierhoffer)
Hans Herrmann  ( Feb 23 1928 – Jan 09 2026)

The death of long-time Grand Prix Drivers Club member Hans Herrman, only a few weeks [...]

Jacky Ickx  Ferrari  British GP 1971 ( Photo Grand Prix Library/Gauld)
New Year Birthdays

 We are not only welcoming a new year on January 1 2026, but the birthdays [...]

Hernano, The First Centenarian

Hernano da Silva Ramos has been recognised as our oldest Club member, and today ( [...]

Congratulations: David Piper

Congratulations are due to our long-time member and friend, David Piper, who celebrated his 95th birthday [...]

Andrea de Adamich
Remembering: Andrea de Adamich

The Grand Prix Drivers Club lost one of its most loyal members with the passing [...]

Press Release: Thierry Boutsen joins as Vice-President

The Grand Prix Drivers Club General Assembly was held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at [...]

At the General Assembly, Thierry Boutsen, President Emanuele Pirro, John Watson and Stefan Johansson ( Photo Graham Gauld)
The 2025 General Assembly of the GPDC

The second Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Grand Prix Drivers Club, at the Club’s [...]

Thierry Boutsen photographed at the Silverstone Festival. ( Photo Graham Gauld)
Thierry Boutsen:  Our new Vice-President

You cannot help but like Thierry Boutsen, who came into motor sport by way of [...]

Jackie Ickx driving the Ligier JS11 Ligier in the British Grand Prix of 1969 his last season in Formula 1
Welcome to  Jacky Ickx

When it comes to naming great Belgian racing drivers, you cannot avoid mentioning Jacky Ickx [...]