Martin Donnelly, born on March 26, 1964, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is a former Formula One driver known for his resilience and passion for racing. Donnelly competed in Formula One in 1989 and 1990, driving for the Arrows and Lotus teams. His promising career was tragically cut short by a severe crash during a practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix in 1990, which resulted in life-threatening injuries. Despite his forced retirement from F1, Donnelly remained connected to the motorsport world as a coach and mentor, admired for his strength and contributions to racing.
