“When I was little, I would open up lawnmowers and try to make them go faster. I wasn't strong enough to do some things, so I'd wait for my dad to get home from work to help me. He was great, but he never really encouraged me, and I'll be the same if I have kids: I'll leave them to do their own thing.”

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.