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Anthony Davidson (Full Name: Anthony Denis Davidson) is a popular British retired racing driver, currently working as an analyst for the Sky Sports F1 television channel, as part of the commentary team for WEC TV, as colour commentator for the F1 series of video games, as well as simulator and demonstration driver for Mercedes AMG Petronas.
He is known due to racing in Formula One for Minardi and Super Aguri and has been a test or reserve driver for the British American Racing, Honda, and Brawn GP teams. Anthony became the 2014 WEC World Champion, with his teammate, Sébastien Buemi. He started kart racing in 1987, competing in various British, European, and North American championships. Anthony won three British championships (93, 94, 95), and one Italian championship and was runner-up in the Formula A European championship in 1996.
In 1999, Anthony moved to single-seater cars, racing Formula Fords and winning the 1600 cc Kent engine class of the British Formula Ford festival that year. The next season, Anthony was runner-up in the British Formula Ford championship but did win the blue riband Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch and scooped the McLaren/Autosport Young Driver of the Year Award. In 2001, Anthony competed in the British Formula Three championship with the Carlin team, finishing second overall to teammate Takuma Sato. Anthony’s performance improved throughout the season and he outscored Sato from June until the season’s end. He also received the Formula Three Pau Grand Prix, the Spa Masters and the FIA European Cup.
Anthony Davidson Age
Anthony was born on April 18, 1979, in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England. He is 44 years old. Anthony celebrates his birthday on April 18, every year.
Anthony Davidson Height
He is a man of below-average stature. Anthony stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (Approx. 1.65 m).
Anthony Davidson Family
He was born in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England to his parents. Anthony’s father has underlined the fact that Anthony is chasing a race seat for next year’s Formula One campaign, feeling that he has gone as far as he can in his testing role with Honda.
He has a brother named Andrew Davidson who appeared in the first series of Big Brother in the UK. As Andrew was up for eviction in week two, housemate Darren nominated him, giving as a reason that his brother had a race the next week and he would want to leave the house to see him. His brother Andrew was evicted that week.
Anthony Davidson Wife
Anthony is married to his wife Carrie Davidson. The pair married on August 11, 2006, in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Anthony and Carrie probably met each other during college and started dating. The two live in Brackley with their two children.
Anthony Davidson F1
In late 2000, Anthony became the test driver for the British American Racing (BAR) Formula One team for the 2001 season. The next season Anthony began two races for the Minardi team, temporarily replacing regular driver Alex Yoong, who the team had decided to suspend after he had failed to qualify for three races. Minardi had previously planned to put Justin Wilson in the car, but he proved too tall. Anthony’s qualifying times were within 0.6s of teammate Mark Webber at his two starts in Hungary and Belgium, but he spun out of both events.
In 2006 Anthony resumed his role as a test driver for BAR, now owned by Honda and renamed Honda Racing F1. As BAR had failed to be one of the top four constructors the former season Honda was able to run a third car on Friday, giving Anthony a bigger role than in 2005.
On 15 November 2006, Super Aguri confirmed that Anthony would partner with Takuma Sato for the 2007 Formula One season. Thus, Anthony became a regular Formula One driver for the first time.
Anthony was linked with incoming teams Virgin and Lotus for the 2010 F1 season. However, Anthony did not secure a 2010 race seat in F1 and instead turned his focus to racing sports cars. In F1 Anthony continued his long-standing relationship with the Brackley-based Mercedes F1 Team, combining duties as reserve and simulator driver in 2010 and 2011, and continuing his simulator role from 2012.
Anthony Davidson Peugeot
He came back in the 2010 edition, driving for defending champions Team Peugeot Total with Alexander Wurz and Marc Gené. The three warmed up for Le Mans by leading a Peugeot 1–2 in the 2010 12 Hours of Sebring. However, during the Le Mans race his Peugeot car had an engine failure while leading. After Le Mans, Davidson raced at the 2010 6 Hours of Silverstone with Nicolas Minassian and secured victory for Peugeot Sport. In October 2010, Anthony secured pole position at Petit Le Mans and went on to complete second with teammates Alex Wurz and Marc Gené.
In 2011, racing the 908 for Peugeot Sport, Anthony together with Wurz and Gené, won the 6 Hours of Spa, and completed 4th at the Le Mans 24 Hours. Collaborating with Sébastien Bourdais, Anthony went on to win the 6 Hours of Imola, and the 6 Hours of Zhuhai, victories which helped Peugeot Sport secure the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (ILMC) Championship for the second year running.
Anthony Davidson Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a retired racing driver, currently working as an analyst for the Sky Sports F1 television channel. Anthony’s average salary s $79,758 per year.
Anthony Davidson Net Worth
Anthony gets his wealth from his work as a retired racing driver, currently working as an analyst for the Sky Sports F1 television channel. Therefore, Anthony has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Anthony’s estimated net worth is $1 million.
How Tall Is Anthony Davidson
Anthony is a man of below-average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (Approx. 1.65 m).
How Old Is Anthony Davidson
Anthony is a 44-year-old who was born on April 18, 1979, in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England.
Who Is Anthony Davidson
Anthony is a retired racing driver, currently working as an analyst for the Sky Sports F1 television channel, as part of the commentary team for WEC TV, as colour commentator for the F1 series of video games, as well as simulator and demonstration driver for Mercedes AMG Petronas. He is known due to racing in Formula One for Minardi and Super Aguri and has been a test or reserve driver for the British American Racing, Honda, and Brawn GP teams. Anthony became the 2014 WEC World Champion, with his teammate, Sébastien Buemi.
Anthony Davidson Social Media Account
Twitter – @antdavidson