profile image

Tiff Needell

Oct 29, 1951 (73 years old) in Havant, Hampshire, England

Timothy Richard "Tiff" Needell is a British former racing driver and television personality, best known for his time in Formula 1 and for co-presenting the popular car show Fifth Gear. Born on October 28, 1951, in the UK, Needell began his racing career in the early 1970s and competed in F1 during the 1980s, driving for teams like Osella and Toleman. While he didn't achieve significant success in F1, he gained recognition for his versatility and technical skills. After his racing career, Needell transitioned to television, where he became a familiar face in the motorsport world, offering insights into cars, racing, and automotive culture.

Known For

poster
Top Gear
poster
Fifth Gear
Self - Host
poster
Top Gear Motorsport
poster
Journey to Le Mans
Himself
poster
Top Gear: Fast and Furious 2
poster
Clarkson - Head to Head
Himself
poster
Top Gear: Fast and Furious
Self
poster
Top Gear: Super Cars
Himself
poster
Burning Rubber
Himself
poster
20 Cars That Changed The World
Presenter

Credits