Benjamin "Ben" Barker (born 23 April 1991) is a British professional racing driver currently competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship with GR Racing. A Porsche stalwart for over a decade, he is an Australian Formula 3 champion, a Porsche Carrera Cup GB runner-up, a four-time Bathurst 12 Hour class winner and a Dubai 24 Hour overall winner. Despite limited success in the FIA World Endurance Championship, Barker is considered one of the strongest GTE Am drivers, having broken the lap record for the category at the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans.

In 2023, Barker finished on the 24 Hours of Le Mans class podium, having played an instrumental role in his team's charge towards the front.

Ben Barker (racing driver)

Racing record

Racing career summary

† As Barker was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.

Ben Barker (racing driver)

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Ben Barker (racing driver)

* Season still in progress.

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

References

External links

1991 births

Living people

Sportspeople from Cambridge

British racing drivers

Australian Formula 3 Championship drivers

Porsche Carrera Cup GB drivers

Porsche Supercup drivers

European Le Mans Series drivers

WeatherTech SportsCar Championship drivers

FIA World Endurance Championship drivers

24 Hours of Le Mans drivers

24H Series drivers

International GT Open drivers

Blancpain Endurance Series drivers

Asian Le Mans Series drivers

Formula Ford drivers

Fluid Motorsport Development drivers

Walter Lechner Racing drivers

Porsche Motorsports drivers

Le Mans Cup drivers

Porsche Carrera Cup Germany drivers

Porsche Carrera Cup Australia drivers

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia drivers

24 Hours of Spa drivers