🇳🇿 Earl Bamber

Earl Bamber is a New Zealand professional racing driver who currently competes for Cadillac Whelen in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. He came up through the sport as a factory driver for Porsche before moving into a factory role with Corvette Racing, building a reputation as one of the leading endurance racing specialists to emerge from New Zealand. He also competes for Cadillac Hertz Team Jota in the FIA World Endurance Championship and has taken on responsibilities as a racing team owner alongside his driving career.[1]

Across 44 career starts in IMSA WeatherTech competition, Bamber has recorded 3 wins and 8 podium finishes, though he has yet to claim a series championship. His Racer Rating of 5,949 places him 161st among active drivers on a scale where the world's elite sit between 10,000 and 11,500, reflecting a solid though not top-tier standing within the current competitive field. The 2026 season has been a quiet one so far, with no wins or podiums through two rounds and a 48th place position in the standings, leaving Bamber, still an active competitor, looking to build momentum as the campaign progresses.[2]