Sam Bird
| Sam Bird | |
|---|---|
Bird at the 2023 Berlin ePrix. | |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 9 January 1987 Roehampton, Greater London, England |
| Formula E career | |
| Debut season | 2014–15 |
| Racing licence | FIA Platinum |
| Car number | 8 |
| Former teams | Envision, Jaguar, McLaren |
| Starts | 141 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Podiums | 27 |
| Poles | 6 |
| Fastest laps | 12 |
| Best finish | 3rd in 2017–18 |
| Finished last season | 18th (31 pts) |
| World Endurance Championship career | |
| Debut season | 2014 |
| Current team | AF Corse |
| Car number | 71 |
| Former teams | G-Drive Racing |
| Starts | 37 |
| Wins | 8 |
| Poles | 13 |
| Fastest laps | 4 |
| Best finish | 1st in 2015 |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 2014– |
| Teams | AF Corse, G-Drive Racing |
| Best finish | 10 (2015) |
| Class wins | 0 |
| Previous series | |
| 2010–2011, 2013 2012 2009–10–2011 2008–09 2007, 2009 2006 2004–05 | GP2 Series Formula Renault 3.5 Series GP2 Asia Series Formula 3 Euro Series British Formula 3 Formula Renault 2.0 UK Formula BMW |
| Awards | |
| 2013 2006 | Pirelli Trophy for Tyre Management Autosport Club Driver/Year |
Sam Jamie Bird (born 9 January 1987) is a British professional racing driver who last raced in Formula E. He won the LMP2 title at the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship, and was runner-up at the 2013 GP2 Series and the LMGTE Pro class at the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship. Bird has also claimed 12 wins in Formula E, with a best season result of third in 2017–18.
Bird's final season in Formula E came in the form of 18th place in the standings, with 31 points. This was the 2024-25 season, being his last due to McLaren's exit from Formula E to pursue their entrance to the World Endurance Championship for 2027.
Bird's all time Formula E stats are complied of 141 race starts, 12 wins, 27 podiums and six pole positions. Bird has a total of 916 championship points, 12 fastest laps and 318 laps led. These accolades come after 11 seasons of the Formula E championship.