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Tom Gamble, born on November 7, 2001, is a highly accomplished British racing driver who currently competes for Aston Martin THOR Team in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Gamble's career began in karting, inspired by his older brother, George Gamble, who also competes in the British Touring Car Championship. Tom's early success includes winning the Ginetta Junior Championship in 2017. This victory propelled him into single-seater racing in the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship, where he demonstrated his talent by winning races. In 2018, he received the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Award, granting him a Formula One test with McLaren. In 2023, Gamble joined McLaren as a factory driver.
Gamble transitioned to prototype sportscar racing in 2020, joining United Autosports in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS). He quickly made an impact, winning the LMP3 championship in his debut season. The following year, he was promoted to LMP2, securing a second-place finish in the championship and also made his IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut at Petit Le Mans. In 2022, he continued his success in ELMS, finishing third in the LMP2 championship. He has also competed in the GT World Challenge Europe, showcasing his versatility across different racing categories.
Beyond his racing achievements, Tom Gamble is involved in the motorsport community, helping younger drivers through the BRDC Rising Stars scheme and other coaching programs. He lists Silverstone GP and Oulton Park as his favourite tracks, Max Verstappen as his favourite current driver, and Mika Hakkinen as his all-time favourite.