British · Kidlington, England · Born 10 January 1989British transgender racing driver and LGBTQ+ advocate who became the first openly transgender driver to compete in the W Series and Nürburgring 24 Hours
Charlie Martin became a pioneering figure for LGBTQ+ visibility in motorsport, competing in the Britcar Championship and at the gruelling Nürburgring 24 Hours as one of the first openly transgender racing drivers at that level of competition. Her advocacy work alongside her racing career has made her a prominent voice for inclusion in a sport that has historically had few openly LGBTQ+ competitors, using her platform to encourage greater diversity in motorsport.
First openly transgender racing driver in British motorsport
How They Played
Endurance racing specialist with strong technical ability
Lasting Impact
Pioneering LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion in motorsport
Career Honours
- Britcar Championship winner
- Nürburgring 24 Hours competitor
- Pioneer of LGBTQ+ visibility in motorsport
British Athletes