Tiff Needell

Biography

Timothy Richard "Tiff" Needell is a British former racing driver and television personality, best known for his time in Formula 1 and for co-presenting the popular car show Fifth Gear. Born on October 28, 1951, in the UK, Needell began his racing career in the early 1970s and competed in F1 during the 1980s, driving for teams like Osella and Toleman. While he didn't achieve significant success in F1, he gained recognition for his versatility and technical skills. After his racing career, Needell transitioned to television, where he became a familiar face in the motorsport world, offering insights into cars, racing, and automotive culture.

Known For

Top Gear

Self

Ready Steady Cook

Self - Contestant

Fifth Gear

Self - Host

Lovecars: On the Road

Self

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2014	Journey to Le Mans	Himself
2002	20 Cars That Changed The World	Presenter
2001	Burning Rubber	Himself
2001	Dangerzone	Presenter
2001	Tiff Needell's Buying A Used Car With Confidence	Presenter
2001	Tiff Needell: Burning Rubber	Self - Host
2000	Top Gear: Fast and Furious 2
1999	Clarkson - Head to Head	Himself
1997	Top Gear: Fast and Furious	Self
1994	Top Gear: Super Cars	Himself

Year	TV Show	Role
2020	Lovecars: On the Road	Self
2002	Fifth Gear	Self - Host
2002	Top Gear	Self
1995	Top Gear Motorsport
1994	Ready Steady Cook	Self - Contestant
1978	Top Gear
1978	Top Gear	Self - Host
1978	Top Gear	Self - Presenter