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Eje Elgh

Eje Elgh. Copyright Alan Cox, 2012. Used with Permission.

Eje Elgh. Copyright Alan Cox, 2012. Used with Permission.

Eje Elgh, Austrian Grand Prix, 2018. Copyright, Wolf Gruhle, 2018. Used with Permission.

Eje Elgh, Austrian Grand Prix, 2018. Copyright, Wolf Gruhle, 2018. Used with Permission.

Born:

15 Jun 1953
Karlskoga

Nationality:

Sweden

F2 starts:

40 (1977-1982)

Excellent driver, who surprisingly, never made Formula 1, despite being strong in Formula 2 and British Formula 3. Went on to have a lot of success in Japan. Now a long-time TV commentator and broadcaster and recently returned to historic racing in 2012 after 19 years away from driving a racing car (although Elgh did race at the 2009 Dakar Rally). Elgh is also a driver manager, currently managing the career of fellow Swede, Marcus Ericsson.

Biography last updated 14 Nov 2014