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Perry McCarthy is a former Formula One Driver and Original Top Gear Stig, with experience spanning media, storytelling, current affairs and culture. Perry McCarthy is an ex Formula One driver, a bestselling author and was the original secret racing driver from BBC’s Top Gear - 'The Stig'. Perry was born in East London and found his early career by working on the Oil Rigs of the North Sea, Perry raced in Formula Ford, Formula 3, F3000 and various sports car races in the US before testing for the Footwork Formula One team in 1991. His Formula One break however didn’t come until 1992 when he was signed by the independent Andrea Moda team. Ultimately the team’s efforts descended into something of a farce, yet (along with Perry’s battle to secure his FIA Super Licence in time).
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