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
25/09/2025
Jann Mardenborough returned to the Nürburgring after quietly passing his permit for the circuit. He was entered in an HRT Ford Mustang GT3 for an NLS race alongside Dennis Fetzer and Fabio Scherer, marking another step in his 2025 racing campaign.
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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.instagram.com/jannthaman/ | |
| https://twitter.com/Jannthaman | |
| 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. |