Charles Hollings

Charles Hollings is a British racing driver with a career spanning over three decades. Born on June 23, 1982, in Otley, United Kingdom, Hollings began his motorsport journey in karting at the young age of seven in 1989. He quickly progressed through the ranks, competing at the forefront of British, European, and World Championships for ten years. In 1999, he transitioned to single-seater racing, finishing second in the Formula First Winter Series and securing his first car race win at Silverstone. Hollings continued his ascent, achieving race wins in British, Asian, and Australian Formula 3. A significant highlight of his career was winning the Formula 1 support races in Formula 3 in Melbourne, Australia, during the opening round of the 2007 international season.

More recently, Hollings has focused on sports car and GT racing. He has participated in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), including the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2019 and 2020. He has achieved notable results in various series, including a third-place finish with two wins in the Britcar Championship in 2021, competing in the LMP3 Cup UK in 2018, and securing a win in the British GT Championship in 2017.

Beyond racing, Hollings is also a highly experienced race instructor at Silverstone, with over 20 years of instructing experience and over 80 podium finishes. His favorite corner at Silverstone is Maggotts/Becketts. He is known for his expertise and ability to help drivers maximize their performance on the track.