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Perry Edward McCarthy (born 3 March 1961) is a British racing driver, who drove for the Andrea Moda team in Formula One in 1992, though never making it into a race, before moving into sportscars, including driving in the 24 Hours of Le Mans five times between 1996 and 2003.
- British
- Andrea Moda
Racing driver Perry McCarthy appeared in 22 Top Gear episodes as the black-suited, original Stig. McCarthy was cast as the Stig following a chance meeting with Jeremy Clarkson at the 2002 launch party for McCarthy's autobiography, Flat Out, Flat Broke: Formula 1 the Hard Way!.
- 20 October 2002
- Test driver and trainer for celebrity guests
Perry McCarthy is quite simply unique; ex Formula One driver, bestselling author & the original secret racing driver from BBC’s Top Gear. With over 1500 appearances to date Perry combines his famous sense of humour with experiences of rising to the top of Motor Sport against the odds to entertain corporate audiences worldwide with hilarious ...
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Dec 13, 2023 · Perry McCarthy, former F1 driver and Top Gear Stig, shares his opinions on Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP. Read his exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated and learn about his experiences and insights in Formula One.
Dec 13, 2023 · Perry McCarthy, the original Stig, shares his insights on the end of Top Gear and the legacy of Michael Schumacher in an exclusive interview. He recounts his experiences on the show, his role as the Stig, and his admiration for Schumacher's work ethic and charity.
Apr 26, 2022 · A candid chat with the Brit Pack driver who made it to Formula 1 despite starting at 21, working on oil rigs, and facing many challenges and accidents. Learn about his career highlights, low points, and how he coped with the stress and adversity of motor racing.
Sep 24, 2010 · Perry McCarthy is the only man who can give his opinion on the recent outing of Ben Collins as The Stig, the mysterious driver of Top Gear. He shares his views on his own racing career, his book Flat Out, Flat Broke, and his life after leaving the show. He also talks about his current projects as a racing driver, a speaker and a manager.
