BREAKING : Former F1 Driver and TV Pundit Mark Blundell Hit with Six-Month Driving Ban for Speeding Offense… Read more
Former F1 Driver and TV Pundit Mark Blundell Hit with Six-Month Driving Ban for Speeding Offence
Former Formula 1 driver and television commentator Mark Blundell has been handed a six-month driving suspension after being caught driving well over the speed limit on a Northamptonshire road. The 59-year-old Briton, who once raced for teams such as Brabham, Tyrrell, and McLaren, was clocked travelling at 96 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone.
According to a report by the Northampton Chronicle, the speeding offence occurred on November 30, 2024, along the A14 near Cold Ashby, close to Junction 1 Overbridge in Northamptonshire. Blundell was reportedly behind the wheel of a Land Rover at the time of the incident, exceeding the legal speed limit by 26 mph.
The case was heard at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on October 8, 2025. Although Blundell did not attend the hearing in person, his barrister appeared on his behalf and entered a guilty plea. The court heard that Blundell had admitted to driving at a speed exceeding the prescribed 70 mph limit.
As a result of the offence, Blundell has been banned from driving for six months. In addition, the court imposed five penalty points on his driving licence and ordered him to pay a total of £1,042, which includes fines, legal costs, and a victim surcharge.
Blundell’s ban marks a rare setback for the accomplished driver, who has enjoyed a long and diverse career both on and off the track. He first made his mark in motorsport during the late 1980s, progressing through the ranks before making his Formula 1 debut in 1991. Over the course of five F1 seasons, he started 61 Grands Prix, competing for several notable teams. Despite never claiming a race victory, he achieved three podium finishes and earned respect as a skilled and consistent competitor in an era dominated by some of the sport’s greatest talents.
Away from Formula 1, Blundell also found success in endurance racing. One of his most celebrated achievements came in 1992 when he triumphed in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. Driving the Peugeot 905 Evo 1B, Blundell shared victory with fellow Briton Derek Warwick and French driver Yannick Dalmas. The win remains a highlight of his motorsport career and solidified his reputation as one of Britain’s versatile racing drivers of the time.
Following his retirement from professional racing, Blundell transitioned into television work. In 2002, he joined ITV’s Formula 1 broadcast team as a pundit, becoming a familiar face to fans across the UK. He held the role until 2008, when the BBC regained broadcasting rights to Formula 1. Known for his analytical approach and calm on-screen presence, Blundell contributed to race coverage and offered expert insights drawn from his extensive experience in motorsport.
In recent years, Blundell has remained active within the motorsport community, managing drivers and maintaining ties with racing organisations. However, his recent conviction serves as a reminder that even seasoned professionals are not exempt from the rules of the road.
The Northampton Magistrates’ Court ruling means that Blundell will be off the road until at least April 2026, once his six-month suspension concludes. Until then, the former F1 racer and TV commentator will have to rely on alternative means of transport while serving his driving ban.
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