Jonathan Palmer
 Jonathan Palmer. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009. Used with permission. |
Born: |
07 Nov 1956 |
Jonathan Palmer, 2009 F2 event, Brno, Czech Republic. Copyright Jiri Inneman, 2009. Used with permission. |
Nationality: |
Great Britain |
||
Grands Prix: |
83 (1983-1989) |
||
F2 starts: |
23 (1982-1983) |
||
|
Formed his own racing series, after working for the BBC - the Formula Palmer Audi series. It's first champion was Justin Wilson and Palmer became his manager. In 2004, Palmer and his two business partners became the new owners of 4 UK circuits - Cadwell Park, Oulton Park, Brands Hatch and Snetterton and they now have a pivotal role to play in the future of UK motorsport. Palmer also ran the revived, albeit shortlived, F2 series. Son Jolyon is now racing. Biography last updated 8 Dec 2012 |
|||
