Allan McNish
Allan McNish
Allan McNishis a British former racing driver, commentator, and journalist from Scotland. He is a three-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, most recently in 2013, as well as a three-time winner of the American Le Mans Series, which he last won in 2007. He won the FIA World Endurance Championshipin 2013. He is also a co-commentator and pundit for BBC Formula One coverage on TV, radio and online...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionRace Car Driver
Date of Birth29 December 1969
miles
I don't do much driving - about 5,000-6,000 miles a year. And most of that is to the airport and to the racing circuits.
numbers trying harder
It is hard to be number one, and it is even harder to stay there because everyone is trying to knock you off the top.
numbers race lasts
The main factors in terms of how tiring a season can be are governed by the number of races and the length of time between the first and the last.
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I just feel we are extremely lucky that when we wake up, we get to go to work and do something we love. Honestly, we can't call it work. We're living the dream, really. If you start thinking about the dangers too much, it's time to stop.
brakes cost entire lap tense
When it's wet, you're much more tense on the steering wheel, you have to dance with the throttle and the brakes more. Each lap is a different scenario, so you're really on the edge of your nerves. One mistake could cost you the entire race.