“When I crash during a race and injure myself, what's the point in whinging? Because I put myself in that position. No one's making me race motorbikes - I want to go and race motorbikes. The most annoying thing for me is lying in hospital and not being able to get to work. I get beside myself.”

British former motorcycle racer, heavy vehicle mechanic and television presenter

Guy Martin is a British former motorcycle racer, heavy vehicle mechanic and television presenter. He retired from motorcycle racing in July 2017. He became known through road racing and later through television, where he has appeared as a presenter. His background in mechanics and racing shapes much of the public image around him, with work linked to machines, speed, and technical skill.