Allan McNish

Allan McNish OBE is a Scottish racing driver who achieved remarkable success in endurance racing, particularly with Audi. Born on December 29, 1969, in Dumfries, Scotland, McNish rose through the ranks of single-seater racing before finding his true calling in sports cars.

McNish won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times (1998, 2008, 2013) and was crowned FIA World Endurance Champion in 2013. His first Le Mans victory came with Porsche, while his later successes were achieved as part of Audi Sport Team Joest's dominant diesel prototype program.

Beyond Le Mans, McNish won the American Le Mans Series championship in 2000 and captured victories at the 12 Hours of Sebring. He also competed in Formula One for Toyota in 2002. Known for his aggressive yet controlled driving style and exceptional car feedback, McNish was highly valued by engineering teams. After retiring from driving, he has become a respected motorsport commentator and team principal for Audi in Formula E.