Charlie Eastwood (born 8 August 1995) is a professional racing driver from Northern Ireland. He is known for competing in sports car and endurance racing series, including the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the European Le Mans Series (ELMS), and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Early life and karting
Eastwood was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He began his motorsport career in karting, progressing through local and national competitions before moving into car racing.
Career overview
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Single‑seater formulae – After karting, Eastwood entered Formula Ford and other junior single‑seater categories in the United Kingdom, gaining experience in open‑wheel racing.
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British GT Championship – Eastwood transitioned to GT racing, competing in the British GT Championship. He raced for teams such as 2 Seas Motorsport and has achieved multiple podium finishes in the GT3 class.
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European Le Mans Series – He later participated in the ELMS, driving for teams that fielded GT and LMP2 machinery. His performances contributed to respectable championship standings in the series.
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FIA World Endurance Championship – Eastwood has been a driver in the WEC, representing United Autosports in the LMP2 category. He has contested the 24 Hours of Le Mans as part of this program, completing the race in multiple years.
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Other endurance events – In addition to the WEC and ELMS, Eastwood has taken part in various endurance races worldwide, including the 24 Hours of Spa and the 12 Hours of Sebring.
Racing record
Eastwood’s documented results include multiple class podiums in GT3 competition, top‑ten finishes in LMP2 entries at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and consistent point‑scoring performances in the ELMS and WEC seasons in which he has competed.
Personal life
Details of Eastwood’s personal life beyond his racing career are not widely published.
References
- Official driver biography, United Autosports.
- FIA World Endurance Championship driver statistics.
- European Le Mans Series official results archive.
Note: Information presented is based on publicly available, verifiable sources up to the knowledge cutoff date of 2024‑06.
