Martin Brundle reunited with championship-winning Jaguar XJR-12

Martin Brundle and the Jaguar XJR go back a long way.
For the first time in 29 years, Martin Brundle is reunited with one of his Jaguar XJR-12s for a nostalgic blast at Silverstone, together with his son Alex, also a sports car driver and broadcaster.
Read the full nine-page feature in the current July issue of Motor Sport magazine, including an interview with the car’s designer, Tony Southgate and a profile of the genius behind the team, Tom Walkinshaw.

[@craigyirush3492]

‘Give it plenty of clutch - it’s the one on the left.’ Brilliant!

[@o00nemesis00o]

I swear when Alex speaks I can only hear a slightly younger Martin.

[@billB101]

He was commentating on the Indy 500 the other day and I had to look him up. The voice is nearly identical.

[@TheTororist]

@@billB101 i was so shocked to learn it wasnt martin brundle during the indy500. i thought he was commentating remotely from monaco. the speech pattern, cadence and even the cheesy analogies, exactly the same as his father. no need for dna testing there

[@billB101]

@@TheTororist Yep, uncanny.

[@icsbay7932]

that's a big compliment

[@chrisb8075]

It's almost as if they're related. How odd.

[@wilkowilkins363]

Same enthusiasm.. Same brilliant use of words.. Same intonation... Alex sounds just like his Dad... What a talented family.. You can just tell how proud Martin is.

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

Dude's already one of the better prototype drivers in sportscars.......apple didn't fall too far from the tree indeed.

[@RB747domme]

@@mitchell-wallisforce7859 this is true. Alex ihas already won the EuroLM Championship.

[@gigi88nester]

So bad pilot as well as his father

[@wilkowilkins363]

@@gigi88nester bad eh? Yeah if you're bad you do 150 GPS and beat Schumacher in the same car .. oh yes and become world champion in Endurance racing when it was a serious championship... I wish I was as 'bad' as Martin ...

[@louscannon6265]

Also as humble, modest and sincere. Great to see Alex with the Brundle helmet scheme. Great British Motor Racing gents.

[@heliumtrophy]

"theEEE ammmauuuuunt of cooling in that car, you could fit a family of four in that." Alex really is a chip off the old block. Lovely video.

[@TregTube]

You can see Alex having to try really hard to exert the physical force required to drive an analogue car. Martin’s got old school core strength, even at his age. Big fan of these 2 guys

[@rwg2626]

What a era that was, 962’s, mercs, Mazda jags, brilliant

[@hughcdavies]

Don't forget the Aston Martin AMR1s in 89, by Sunday morning they were getting as big a cheer from the Jag supporters as the XJRs. And at the start of group C you also had the Ferrari engined, Martini Lancia's, the AM Nimrods, and the Group 44 XJR5s. Toyota's, Nissan's, wish we could go back to then, much better than LMP. At least that's better than F1.

[@z00h]

What a era indeed! A era of a owls!

[@AmericasChoice]

@@hughcdavies Thanks fro mentioning Bob Tulius' Group 44

[@repetitivemotion]

March and Lola had cool prototypes as well. Here in the USA we used to see privateers running them all the time.

[@AmericasChoice]

@@repetitivemotion Shadow, too.

[@andrejzupancic2286]

It's a real shame Martin never won a race in F1. A very capable driver and a very likeable guy!

[@pjay3028]

You'd never know he didn't even win a race, never mind a championship, when you hear him talking about himself!! Coulthard is a way better driver and commentator, what a shame he isn't on Sky.

[@paulbraham6884]

Had he not broken both his ankles badly in an accident at the Dallas GP in 1984, he may very well have been a consistent winner. They nearly amputated his left foot, such was the severity of that accident.

[@pjay3028]

@@paulbraham6884 yeah, just like Schumacher's broken leg in '99 destroyed his career and Lauda's little off in '76 meant he hardly ever won again, lol!

[@paulbraham6884]

p jay I never implied Brundle was on the same level as Schumi or Lauda, just that his particular injuries are pretty detrimental to being fast in a racing car. Those two champs were clearly in the highest level of driver, but guys like Brundle were still quick and capable. It’s a well known fact that Brundle could no longer left foot brake after that accident. Similarly Johnny Herbert had a horrific accident in f3000 where he broke both ankles so badly, one foot was practically hanging off by a thread and he was never the same despite a handful of wins in F1. Point being, both could’ve been faster if not for having their feet smashed to bits.

[@pjay3028]

@@paulbraham6884 I know you didn't say he was on the same level as Schumacher or Lauda, the trouble is I reckon he thinks he was!

[@stewartgrindlay9760]

Alex you sound like your father in every way. In the use of words, and descriptions. The commentary is safe well into the future.

[@dampaul13]

Martin called in sick for the last F1 broadcast, Alex replaces him, and no-one noticed. What a sweet car, love it. Awesome vid, love it. Loved Martin's little dig, "Give it plenty of clutch, you know, it's the one on the left."

[@d1want34]

All Group C cars are iconic. The series was legendary

[@paulduffield7017]

Great to see father and son take this incredible car out. I was at Le Mans in 1990 when Martin and the Jaguar team won.. Brilliant to see.

[@RB747domme]

How amazing. Both father and son Le Mans specialists. Martin won both the world championship, and Le Mans. Alex came second in the world championship, and came second at Le Mans. I love the way that he said both around trophies are side by side in the cabinet which is really sweet. But yeah, what a car that was. I'd give anything to drive that. Insane era.

[@nickmorrow7011]

I enjoyed that. Now I'm away to buy a pack of Silk Cut. Hadn't thought of taking up smoking before now. #missionwinnow

[@efini_fc4276]

And let me guess, it's Mazda's fault you're Renowned for Charging your credit card to the limit also?

[@abritandhisbikeinpoland6802]

Lucky enough to say I saw these cars fighting the Mercedes, at Silverstone, Donington, and I was also at Le Mans in 1990, great days!!!!

[@charliedesperado8262]

When he's done driving Alex is gonna be a great commentator just like his dad, you can hear he has that same access to easy and fun phrases, very pleasant to listen to and is a chip off the old block for sure!

[@johannmckraken9399]

I’ve always loved Jaguar’s racing cars and the XJR-12 is my favorite. Love the sound of that beautiful V-12.

[@johndoe-qg7jp]

The xjr-9 is better looking and more iconic.

[@Lazerus2008]

Two other legends in that film , Andy Wallace and Tim Harvey .

[@housey4297]

Superb stuff. I will never forget being at the Group C races in era, of which I never missed a single World Sports Car / Drivers event in the UK.

[@blacktoothfox677]

He's a lovely young bloke - I hope he gets into broadcasting too - he has a real authenticity that cuts well to camera. Funny watching Brundle junior wrestling, you can see the effort and the G's managing that brute of a racecar - but the old boy was perfectly relaxed as he cheerfully hustled one of the most intimidating engines of all time through the lunacy that is La Sarthe. Beautiful.

[@WootTootZoot]

Damn beautiful car that was during its day. I miss the big Jag's roaring around the track chased by Porche 962's

[@colindowd9756]

I could watch a regular channel from the Brundles! Love Martin and his son Alex who basically sounds so alike

[@TheXJRMAN]

Stock 5.3 V12 block (thanks to engineers like Beatty Bailey Bywater Haynes Hassan ) stroked to 7L. Can stand alongside the Porsche 917 as one of the greatest long distance racers to ever do it. Timeless.

[@AmericasChoice]

Don't forget TWR Tom Walkinshaw Racing and the amazing engineers and mechanics who made that car and 7.0

[@AmericasChoice]

@Roger Dodger They certainly did, Group 44, too. Walkinshaw driving the XJS at Bathurst. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2qsaHqNodGDfLs

[@AmericasChoice]

I have a Walkinshaw Racing Development 6.0 in my 1982 Lister XJS

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

That is a thing of beauty. I loved the XJR Jags of this time

[@ynot5105]

Always had sooo much respect, for Martin; amongst the best ever, drivers. Could have gone much further, if he had resources like some of the other greats (my opinion). He was one if the only to really give Ayrton Senna, a run for his money!

[@JaywalkingTheWorld]

What a great show. Really well put together.

[@ketchup5344]

Thanks a bundle both you Brundles!!👀👍

[@pastorraudel1261]

Wow! Stuff of dreams guys, great vid!

[@pdtech4524]

It's great to see Alex following in his dads footsteps😎👍

[@ZoidPickle]

Gotta love the car, a special day For father and son 👍

[@ChristopherWoods]

Great video! Brundles Jr and Sr are a great pair, that Jaguar absolutely RIPS and it's lovely to watch (and listen to). Nice bit of insight as well.

[@vyrnmn]

This is a really well done video.

[@johnrinton5669]

Such a pretty piece of kit

[@edmoon360]

Delighted to see this. Dad is my favourite driver and commentator, Alex has clearly got the same no nonsense character, which is and will make him great.

[@helir00]

He sounds just like his old man don’t he - - and Martin is a lovely fella ! Thanks for the pic in Monza chap.

[@NxDoyle]

Nice looking car. By Martin's admission, he felt more at home in cars like this one compared to F1 cars.

[@mattl1962]

"Goes like a cut cat" gets a different meaning with this one!

[@tommyblackwell3760]

That exhaust note, brutally exquisite!!

[@troman5000]

Wow...looks and sounds like a racing car. Even has a clutch!!!

[@frazerguest2864]

Lovely video of my favourite Group C car.

[@johnqattar3067]

Lucky to see the XJR -12 win at Le Mans in 1990. At the campsite afterwards, even the French were cheering “Shaggwaaahh, shaggwaaahh!”

[@jstoli996c4s]

Gorgeous car.

[@gold333]

Martin can be proud of his son. Terrific guy

[@LoganMPierce]

It’s crazy how much he looks and sounds like his father 🤯

[@AlexLancashirePersonalView]

Beautiful.

[@McRocket]

Wow...Alex sounds SOOO much like his Dad....I had never heard him speak before.

[@OhItsThat]

GroupC/GTP. Nothing better in the world of motorsports.

[@AmericasChoice]

And early IMSA

[@amphilbey]

What a great Dad.

[@johndoe-qg7jp]

Beautiful car 🏆👏🏾👍🏽

[@allenvrabac4827]

Love these group C, underrated.

[@billB101]

I've never seen them as underrated, they were the glory days of Le Mans.

[@allenvrabac4827]

@@billB101 By the modern generation i'd say

[@billB101]

@@allenvrabac4827 Yeah. maybe, but you have cars like the Porsche 956/962, Sauber C9, Mazda 787b, just glorious cars.

[@rzmbobby8357]

Said it during Indy 500 commentating, they sound so alike! Alex’s comaprisons are exact too “a family four could live in there” 😂

[@cdelta2443]

Amazing car!

[@leocormier7737]

I believe the Jag was was green when you were at Mosport all those year ago. I remember it well. Love that car!

[@markwilliams2257]

Great clip. Never knew it had a Titleist (golf) logo on it before.

[@michaelshelling7214]

Looking at my 1/32 scale version of this car and grinning like hell.

[@nootsack]

The best looking and sounding car from that era of Endurance Racing (with the wheel covers off though)

[@bengreen1262]

Haha give it plenty of clutch the one the left different times different cars - miss the era from the late 70s to 90s - great video

[@Aircholo]

Very cool, very cool!!!!

[@Arpus]

The junior Brundle certainly tilts his head through the turns!

[@englishmaninfrance661]

I was at Le Mans (don't remember the year ) when Jan Lammers drove the winning Jaaaag home . From the podium Jan slung his cap into the crowd , and I at 6ft 3 , cought it . A Jag cap ! And when I got home a good mate asked me if he could have it - and I gave it him ! 😎

[@AUSMarkP]

Still the best looking Group C car of them all

[@garykish8951]

Such a gorgeous racecar. What sound from that magnificent V-12.... This is the old Jaguar giant sized V-12 one isn't it?

[@anhondacivic6541]

if you're talking about the 7 litre engine then yes it is

[@marks7197]

If it's the 1991 car from LeMans as it's livery suggests it's a 7.4 litre.

[@dierkkleinwort6946]

Hard Work To Drive.I See the Car 1990 of WM at the Nürburgring.

[@waty0usay1]

looks nothing like his father, but sounds exactly like him.

[@francoterenghi4461]

Bella coppia Martin e Alex

[@scotthecarnerd1995]

Like Father like Son 👍

[@putinladro6851]

Bella bella bella

[@AmericasChoice]

Tom Walkinshaw Racing - Tom Walkinshaw RIP

[@MartinBradyRallyCoDriver]

Lovely story, very proud for the family @ 01:59 but look no hans... @ 2:06 surprised at that even for a demo run.

[@user-xk8ed6vx9p]

nice video ! and nice music ! what is name of this music ?

[@hervereader1920]

Une des plus belle voiture de courses 👍

[@chris928901]

they sound exactly alike...what a mind-f***

[@Daz555Daz]

Give us a video of Martin in a modern LMP1 or 2!

[@tannerburke13]

Watching this in the office and had to stop to see who was talking whether it be Alex or Martin

[@jakewilliams8328]

Alex was really going for it!

[@neilmartin3220]

Really hope Alex get himself a drive in one of the new lmh cars coming next year. Hopefully get an overall win at le mans. Hopefully a jaguar lmh 😜.

[@AmericasChoice]

Tom Walkinshaw RIP. Why he was never given an OBE when you see the mutts that get them is beyond me...

[@leemitchell1874]

America's Choice dodgy business practices

[@AmericasChoice]

@@leemitchell1874 True, there is that.. but other people with dodgy things in their past have received the honor. Regardless, he helped bring the LeMans victories back to the UK and Jaguar. Cheers.

[@Minx5892]

Should have got a knighthood. Where's Murray Walkers too?

[@AmericasChoice]

@@Minx5892 Yeah, probably a Knighthood for the victories at Le Mans. I was being conservative.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Some people turn down that stuff.

[@nicolafox9452]

Cool 😎

[@BACK2PORT]

Anyone know the music at the start please?

[@Jejking]

First: great idea to get the Brundles behind the wheel again! Second: the audio editing is absolutely terrible Third: 5:01 see his left hand? That's the modern age driver getting ready to downshift... on the wheel... in a manual-shifting car xD Too funny if you think about it.

[@MarkoTardelli]

Over 8700 views and not one dislike. 👍🏼

[@CARLOS62B]

They could be twins ... and they both have that buzz in their voice once they step out of the car.

[@petrol72]

Sometimes I forget all the things he did

[@EDGEDAZZA]

Haha same voice! Awesome

[@TheThejpmshow]

Like two peas in a pod! Cars of the old days were so much more physical

[@nathanweinfurtner5203]

The sound was distinctive! Still can hear it today! Tom Walkinshaw racing I think.

[@UAPJedi]

I was there at LeMans 👍

[@Tj930]

Right-hand drive and right-hand gear stick

[@monsieurboks]

I can't tell who's talking when the camera isn't pointing at their faces...

[@BrundleBTW]

We must do this again sometime (Alex)

[@nemoclavon566]

Actually it was Nissan he drove and won in 1990 but I get how you get the look mixed up, you can search that or on Le Mans website, the see footage. The Nissan r90ck Edit: these people in video were wrong

[@mike.47]

Don’t fancy that steering wheel, no airbag! 😂😂

[@andymb601]

Jaynie! Alex is giving that thing a workout, isn't he?

[@steviegbcool]

it looked like it was it giving him the workout lol

[@andymb601]

@@steviegbcool lol yes very true 😂

[@bogthing1]

I don't know if anyone else has ever posted this, but; I miss Jaguar...and I miss Group C...ahem.

[@joshuak4372]

Formerly XJR-9 chassis 588.

[@eddyb3179]

Not one for nepotism, but Alex is really great at what he does.

[@ericpoulin4568]

When the rear wheel covers are removed, this car is the most beautiful racing machine of all time. 😍❤️

[@thearsenalmisfit2414]

My favorite endurance car were the Jags oof this era.

[@huaichien]

Both Brundles appeared like they were being shaken harshly while driving. Crazy vibrations. Must have been very tiring to race them for hours?

[@AmericasChoice]

No driver aids.

[@kiely4561]

Back in the good old days when you had cigarette sponsors lol

[@donglocka1550]

No sound