Charlie Martin

About

He raced in the first ever Hungarian Grand Prix in 1936, while driving an Alfa Romeo.

Before Fame

He did his amateur racing on the Lancashire coast as a young man, before graduating to the professional ranks.

Trivia

He often raced Bugattis, at the height of their racing prominence.

Family Life

He was married to Joy Martin, and lived in Notting Hill, London, until his death.

Associated With

In 1936 he raced in the inaugural Hungarian Grand Prix which, many years later, was won by Michael Schumacher.