Geoff Lees

Geoff Lees, born 1 May 1951, is a former, fast and versatile, racing car driver from England. He participated in 12 Formula One Grand Prix between 1978 and 1982, and drove for the Tyrrell, Ensign, Shadow, RAM, Theodore and Lotus teams (picture above taken in 1982).

During his Formula One career, Lees seemed stuck in uncompetitive cars, and when success proved elusive, he moved to Japan in the early 1980s. There he enjoyed a long and successful career in the Japanese Formula Two, winning the 1983 title and collecting eight wins.

He also represented various Japanese constructors in sports car racing in Japan, where he won four titles in 1986, 1988, 1989 and 1992. Lees was also a regular participant in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with a best finish of sixth overall in 1990 in a Toyota 90C-V (picture below).