Ben Barker (racing driver)
Benjamin William "Ben" Barker (born 23 April 1991) is a British professional racing driver currently competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship with GR Racing. A Porsche stalwart for over a decade, he is an Australian Formula 3 champion, a Porsche Carrera Cup GB runner-up, a four-time Bathurst 12 Hour class winner and a Dubai 24 Hour overall winner. Despite limited success in the FIA World Endurance Championship, Barker is considered one of the strongest GTE Am drivers, having broken the lap record for the category at the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans.
| Ben Barker | |
|---|---|
Barker in 2023 | |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 23 April 1991 Cambridge, United Kingdom |
| FIA World Endurance Championship career | |
| Debut season | 2016 |
| Current team | GR Racing |
| Racing licence | FIA Gold |
| Car number | 86 |
| Starts | 45 (45 entries) |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 3 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 3 |
| Best finish | 6th (LMGTE Am) in 2017 |
| Championship titles | |
| 2010 | Australian Drivers' Championship |
In 2023, Barker finished on the 24 Hours of Le Mans class podium, having played an instrumental role in his team's charge towards the front.
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