Jason Plato

Jason Plato, born on October 14, 1967, is a celebrated British racing driver, best known for his remarkable career in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). Plato's journey began in karting, progressing through Formula Three and Formula Renault, where he clinched the Formula Renault Euroseries title in 1991. His breakthrough came in 1996 when he won the Renault Spider Championship, earning him a coveted spot with Williams Renault in the BTCC in 1997.

Throughout his BTCC career, Plato secured two championship titles, in 2001 with Vauxhall and 2010 with Silverline Chevrolet. He holds the record for the most race wins in BTCC history and has consistently been a frontrunner, finishing in the top three of the championship a remarkable 12 times. Plato drove for various high-profile teams including Williams Renault, Vauxhall, SEAT, and MG. His last season in BTCC was in 2022, driving a Honda Civic Type R for BTC Racing.

Beyond racing, Jason Plato has also made a name for himself as a television presenter. Since 2004, he has been a co-host on the popular motoring show Fifth Gear, showcasing his expertise and charismatic personality to a wider audience. He is also a qualified pilot and an author, having released his autobiography, "How Not to Be a Professional Racing Driver," in 2019. Plato's impact extends beyond the track, where he served on the Board of Directors at the British Racing Drivers' Club, aiming to support young drivers.