British · Lanark, Scotland · Born 5 August 1968British rally driver who became the youngest ever World Rally Championship winner in 1995 at age 27, known for his spectacular aggressive driving style.
Colin Steele McRae was born in Lanark, Scotland in 1968. He won the 1995 World Rally Championship — the first British and first Subaru champion. His driving style — sideways, flat-out, spectacular — made him the most entertaining driver in WRC history despite not always being the most consistent. He won 25 WRC rallies. His name lives on in the Colin McRae Rally video game franchise (later DiRT), which became one of the most successful racing game series in history. He died in a helicopter crash in September 2007 aged 39, alongside his son Johnny and two family friends. His legacy in rally driving remains enormous.
Aggressive driving style and WRC Championship win
How They Played
Aggressive, spectacular, maximum attack approach
Lasting Impact
Iconic rally driver who inspired Colin McRae Rally video game series
Career Honours
- WRC Champion 1995
- WRC wins 25
- Subaru Impreza icon
British Athletes