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Tony Fernandes

Tony Fernandes, Lotus Open Day, Snetterton, Norfolk, 20th June 2010. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2010. Used with permission.

Tony Fernandes, Lotus Open Day, Snetterton, Norfolk, 20th June 2010. Copyright LAT Photographic 2010. Used with permission.

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Born:

30 Apr 1964
Kuala Lumpur

Nationality:

Malaysia

Teams:

Lotus, Caterham (2010-2012)

Was team principal for the Caterham team, but best known in his native land as a businessman, who runs Tune, a budget, no-frills group, which includes airlines, hotels and many other sidelines. Awarded a CBE in 2011, he also took over (then) Premier League football side Queen's Park Rangers that year. In 2012, he quit as Caterham team principal and in 2014, sold the team. Tony has now sold his involvement in QPR but still focuses on his businesses, which includes still running the wider Caterham group. He also has business or charity interests in energy drinks and Middle Eastern welfare groups. He has been honoured by his homeland, France and the UK for his business work.

Biography last updated 2 Jan 2018