Charlie Martin

British transgender racing driver and LGBTQ+ advocate who became the first openly transgender driver to compete in the W Series and Nürburgring 24 Hours

A trailblazer for LGBTQ+ athletes in motorsport — the first transgender woman to race at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, a Britcar champion and a powerful advocate for inclusion in sport whose courage on and off the track has broken important barriers. Motorsport demands technical skill, physical fitness and the courage to operate machinery at speeds that leave absolutely no margin for error. Career highlights included Britcar Championship winner, Nürburgring 24 Hours competitor, Pioneer of LGBTQ+ visibility in motorsport. In motorsport, technical refinement and competitive experience at the highest level are the hallmarks of sustained success — qualities Charlie demonstrated consistently throughout his career. The longevity and quality of Charlie's achievements place them among the most respected figures in the modern history of motorsport. Charlie Martin's achievements in motorsport were built on a foundation of technical discipline and physical preparation that allowed performance to be maintained at the very top of the sport across multiple competitive seasons.

Endurance racing specialist with strong technical ability

Pioneering LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion in motorsport

• Britcar Championship winner
• Nürburgring 24 Hours competitor
• Pioneer of LGBTQ+ visibility in motorsport