Jann Mardenborough

Jann Mardenborough beat 90,000 entrants to win GT Academy in 2011, becoming the youngest winner in the competition's history-with no prior motorsport experience. His journey from gamer to professional racing driver became the subject of the Gran Turismo feature film.

Jann has since competed in Formula 3, Super GT, and endurance racing, proving that unconventional paths can lead to elite performance. He speaks on breaking barriers, pursuing unlikely dreams, and the discipline required to translate virtual skills to real-world success.