Javier Villa

Javier Villa, born on October 5, 1987, is a Spanish racing driver hailing from Arriondas, Asturias. With over a decade of experience in motorsports, Villa has competed in a diverse range of racing disciplines, including Formula 1 tests, GP2 Series, NASCAR, World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), Formula 3, hill climbs, karting, and even rally events. Villa's career began in karting before transitioning to single-seaters. He made his mark in the Spanish F3 Championship, finishing 4th overall in 2005.

Villa's career highlights include a successful stint in the GP2 Series from 2006 to 2009, where he secured multiple podium finishes and became the youngest winner in the series at the time (Magny-Cours 2007). In 2010, he transitioned to touring cars, winning the Spanish Mini Challenge. He also earned the "Rookie of the Year" award in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) in 2011. His versatility is further demonstrated by his third-place finish in the 2012 Racecar Euro Series (NASCAR-sanctioned stock car championship). Villa has also tested for BMW in Formula 1.

In recent years, Villa has continued to be a presence in Spanish motorsports, achieving success in hill climb events. According to his website, he has secured multiple Spanish Hillclimb Championships. In 2024, he was the runner-up in the Toyota GR Iberian Cup (rallyes). Javier Villa's achievements have been recognized with several awards, including Best Asturian Complete Sportsman in 2007, an honor previously bestowed upon Fernando Alonso and other notable Spanish athletes.