Brundle lands Jaguar drive

ITV's expert grand prix commentator Martin Brundle will make a return behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car when drives a Jaguar in the Grand Prix of Regent Street event in London next Tuesday

Brundle, who drove won the Le Mans and Daytona 24 Hour races for Jaguar in sportscars in the '90s, will undertake a one-day familiarisation exercise in the F1 car next Monday at the Santa Pod dragstrip before driving in London on Tuesday.

"Jaguar approached me two weeks ago at the USA Grand Prix with the kind offer of driving their F1 car and I accepted it on the spot," said Brundle. "I have a special relationship with Jaguar that first began in 1982 in the European Touring Car Championship and ended in the early 90's, the highlights including a World Driver's Championship and Daytona and Le Mans 24 hour victories.

"The thought of driving the Jaguar F1 car through the heart of London's West End is very exciting and together with my friends at Jaguar, I am sure we can put on an exciting show. In addition, it represents a great opportunity for me personally to see many tens of thousands of fans from the millions who regularly tune into the ITV Formula 1 broadcast - only this time I am driving and commentating at the same time"

David Pitchforth, Jaguar Racing's managing director, said: "We are delighted and privileged to have Martin reunited with Jaguar for what surely will be a momentous occasion for fans and teams alike."

Meanwhile, Brundle will also be providing Virgin Radio listeners with unrivalled behind-the-scenes news and views from the event. This will be coupled with a ticket give-away for the British Grand Prix, including pitlane and paddock hospitality passes, on the Virgin Radio Drivetime Show from July 6-9.