James Cottingham

James Cottingham is a British racing driver and businessman born on January 21, 1984. Currently competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship for United Autosports, Cottingham has established himself as a notable figure in GT racing. In February 2024, United Autosports announced that Cottingham would be driving one of their McLaren 720S GT3 EVO cars in the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship, alongside Grégoire Saucy and Nicolas Costa. In 2024, Cottingham also participated in the FIA Motorsport Games GT Cup with Chris Froggatt, securing a silver medal in the main race.

Cottingham's career highlights include finishing as the runner-up in the 2023 British GT Championship. Driving for Garage 59, he has participated in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS, showcasing his skills in the McLaren 720S GT3 EVO. His 2024 season in this series included races at Misano and Circuit Paul Ricard. He has achieved 18 wins and 33 podiums out of 105 races entered.

Beyond racing, Cottingham is a director of DK Engineering, a car restoration company founded by his family in 1977. His racing record from 2015 to 2024 includes 38 events, with a finishing ratio of 81%. Throughout his career, he has frequently collaborated with co-drivers such as Nicolas Costa, Grégoire Saucy, and Lewis Williamson. Cottingham's participation in various GT series and his role at DK Engineering highlight his passion for both modern racing and classic automotive excellence.