Tomas Enge

Tomáš Enge, born on September 11, 1976, is a Czech former professional racing driver. He holds the distinction of being the first and, to date, only Czech driver to compete in Formula One, participating in three races in 2001 for the Prost team. Enge's career began at age 16 in the Czechoslovakian Ford Fiesta Cup, progressing through German Formula Ford, where he won the title in 1996, and Formula 3.

His Formula One opportunity arose when he replaced the injured Luciano Burti for the final three races of the 2001 season. Prior to his F1 debut, Enge was a consistent challenger in the International Formula 3000 Championship, securing multiple pole positions and wins. Beyond Formula One, Enge built a diverse and successful career in various motorsport disciplines, including IndyCar, A1 Grand Prix, and sports car racing. He was a frequent driver for Prodrive's sports car teams, competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Ferrari and Aston Martin, achieving a GTS class win in 2003. In 2009, he won the Le Mans Series LMP1 title with Aston Martin Racing.

However, Enge's career was also marked by controversy. He was stripped of his 2002 Formula 3000 title and later faced an 18-month ban from motorsports due to positive drug tests. Despite these setbacks, he remained a prominent figure in GT racing, achieving success in the FIA GT Championship and other series. After his ban he transitioned into sim racing. Today, Enge owns an esport team.