Perry McCarthy

Who is Perry McCarthy?

Perry McCarthy is a renowned motorsport speaker and racing driver who has driven in Formula 1, 24 Hours of Le Mans and worked as The Stig on the BBC’s Top Gear.

What are Perry McCarthy’s main achievements?

A working-class boy who lived his racing dream, Perry McCarthy went from working four hours per day seven days a week on North Sea oil rigs to reaching the peak of motorsport.

This included making 10 appearances in Formula 1 Grand Prix for the Andrea Moda team in 1992, and he also drove five times at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans between 1996 and 2003.

What is Perry McCarthy best known for?

In addition to his remarkable career in motorsport that saw him drive in Formula 1, Perry McCarthy is perhaps best-known for being the original Stig on the BBC car show Top Gear.

Joining the show in 2002, he was the first man to don the iconic suit which, at the time, was all black. After two series of putting celebrities through their paces and testing supercars on the show, Perry departed but continues to be a popular personality who has attended thousands of corporate events as a speaker.

How to book Perry McCarthy for your next event?

As well as being able to entertain audiences with his fascinating anecdotes from a career in motorsport, Perry McCarthy’s unique life story can inspire and influence. Covering topics including teamwork, peak performance, resilience and more, get in touch with Evolve for booking information today.