Martin Brundle Parents: Who are Alma Brundle and John Brundle?

Alma Brundle and John Brundle were the parents of British racing driver, Martin Brundle. They also have two other children Robin Brundle and Helen Brundle. There is very little information about them.

Martin Brundle began his racing career at age 12, competing in grass track racing in the Northfolk village of Pott Row. He moved to Hot Rod racing in 1975 and received ‘Star grade’ status. In 1979, he started single-seater racing in Formula Ford.

During this time he also raced Tom Walkinshaw’s BMW touring cars, during which he finished second against a field of international drivers at Snetterton. He won the BMW championship in 1980, and partnered Stirling Moss in the TWR-run BP/Audi team during the 1981 British Saloon Car Championship Season.

Brundle started his Formula 1 career with the Tyrell Racing Organization in 1984. He put in a number of aggressive and fast drives, finishing fifth in his race in Brazil and then second in Detroit before being disqualified.

At the 1984 Dallas Grand Prix, he broke his ankles and both feet in a crash during a practice session, and was forced to miss the rest of the season while he recuperated; the severity of the damage to his left ankle initially led doctors to consider amputating his left foot. Even though Brundle recovered, the damage left him with permanent injuries, preventing him from running and left-foot braking.