About Derek Warwick
Derek Stanley Arthur Warwick (born 27 August 1954) is a British former racing driver, who competed in Formula One between 1981 and 1993. In endurance racing, Warwick won the World Sportscar Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans, both in 1992 with Peugeot. Born in New Alresford, Warwick was the older brother of Paul Warwick. He signed for Toleman in 1981, debuting at the San Marino Grand Prix; he did not qualify in the TG181 until the season-ending Caesars Palace Grand Prix. In 1984, he achieved four podiums with Renault. In 2005 and 2006, Warwick raced in the inaugural season of the Grand Prix Masters formula for retired Formula One drivers. He has served as the fourth steward for three Grands Prix in 2010 and 2011. He was president of the British Racing Drivers Club (2011-2017), succeeding Damon Hill and preceding Paddy Hopkirk. Neither Warwick nor new teammate Patrick Tambay won a race in 1984, the first time since 1978 that the team did not win a Grand Prix. He won the Superstox English Championship in 1971 (at the age of 16) and the World Championship at Wimbledon Stadium in 1973.
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