Sam Bird: podcast appearances and interviews

Sam Jamie Bird, born on 9 January 1987, is a British professional racing driver affiliated with London Pulse. He has competed at the highest levels of motor racing, including Formula E, where he participated in 141 races, securing 12 wins, 27 podium finishes, and six pole positions. Over his eleven seasons in the championship, he accumulated a total of 916 championship points, 12 fastest laps, and led 318 laps. Bird's career highlights include winning the LMP2 title at the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship and finishing as the runner-up in the 2013 GP2 Series. He also was the runner-up in the LMGTE Pro class at the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship. His best season in Formula E was 2017–18 when he finished third overall. His final season in the series was the 2024–25 season, where he finished 18th in the standings with 31 points. Bird's departure from Formula E coincided with McLaren's exit from the series as they shifted focus to entering the World Endurance Championship for 2027.