David Hobbs

Biography

David Hobbs, born on June 9, 1939, in Leamington Spa, England, is a former British racing driver and renowned motorsport commentator. Known for his versatility and wit, Hobbs enjoyed a successful racing career across various disciplines, including Formula 1, IndyCar, endurance racing, and touring cars. He competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans multiple times and achieved podium finishes, and also participated in Formula 1, where he raced sporadically for teams like BRM, Honda, and McLaren.

In the United States, Hobbs became well-known for his racing in the Can-Am and Trans-Am series, as well as in NASCAR. After retiring from professional driving, he transitioned to a successful career in broadcasting, where he became a beloved Formula 1 commentator for NBC Sports and Speed Channel, known for his humorous and insightful commentary.

Hobbs' long-standing contributions to motorsport as both a driver and commentator have made him an influential and respected figure in the racing community, particularly for American fans. His autobiography, Hobbo: Motor Racer, Motor Mouth, offers a detailed look at his colorful career and personality.

Known For

Cars 2

David Hobbscap (voice)

Stroker Ace

Announcer

Notes on Blindness

Jack Hull

The 24 Hour War

Self

Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story

Self

The Racing Scene

Self - Driver (uncredited)

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2020	Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story	Self
2016	The 24 Hour War	Self
2016	Notes on Blindness	Jack Hull
2011	Cars 2	David Hobbscap (voice)
1983	Stroker Ace	Announcer
1969	The Racing Scene	Self - Driver (uncredited)

Year	TV Show	Role