Derek Warwick
Derek Warwick | |
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Warwick at the 2014 British Grand Prix | |
| Born | Derek Stanley Arthur Warwick 27 August 1954 New Alresford, Hampshire, England |
| Relatives | Paul Warwick (brother) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | British |
| Active years | 1981–1990, 1993 |
| Teams | Toleman, Renault, Brabham, Arrows, Lotus, Footwork |
| Entries | 162 (147 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 4 |
| Career points | 71 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 2 |
| First entry | 1981 San Marino Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1993 Australian Grand Prix |
| World Sportscar Championship career | |
| Years active | 1983, 1986, 1991–1992 |
| Teams | Kremer, Jaguar, Peugeot |
| Starts | 25 |
| Championships | 1 (1992) |
| Wins | 7 |
| Podiums | 14 |
| Poles | 5 |
| Fastest laps | 2 |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1983, 1986, 1991–1992, 1996 |
| Teams | Kremer, Jaguar, Peugeot, Courage |
| Best finish | 1st (1992) |
| Class wins | 1 (1992) |
Derek Stanley Arthur Warwick (born 27 August 1954) is a British former racing driver, who competed in Formula One between 1981 and 1993. In endurance racing, Warwick won the World Sportscar Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans, both in 1992 with Peugeot.
Born in New Alresford, Warwick was the older brother of Paul Warwick. He signed for Toleman in 1981, debuting at the San Marino Grand Prix; he did not qualify in the TG181 until the season-ending Caesars Palace Grand Prix. In 1984, he achieved four podiums with Renault.
In 2005 and 2006 he raced in the inaugural season of the Grand Prix Masters formula for retired Formula One drivers. He has served as the fourth steward for three Grands Prix in 2010 and 2011. He was president of the British Racing Drivers Club (2011-2017), succeeding Damon Hill and preceding Paddy Hopkirk.