Benjamin Hanley was born on May 12, 1993, in Nottingham, England, and grew up in an environment where motorsport was present from an early age. Like many British racing drivers, he began his career in karting, where he developed technical acumen and racing instinct early on. These years in kart racing laid the foundation for his progression through junior series and shaped his analytical approach to racing, which distinguishes him to this day.
After success in karting, Hanley moved into formula junior series and gained important experience handling more powerful vehicles and professional team structures. The next logical step took him into GT3 racing, where he made a name for himself in various international championships. Through persistent commitment and consistent performances, he eventually secured a seat in the FIA World Endurance Championship, where he progressed into the prototype class and competed against the world’s best endurance drivers.
Throughout his career so far, Hanley has particularly distinguished himself in endurance racing and gained valuable experience with multiple teams across different vehicle classes. His path through the FIA WEC categories, from smaller prototype classes to the top vehicles, demonstrates his continuous development as an endurance specialist. While concrete titles have yet to come, he has established himself as a respected driver in the international sports car scene through solid results and reliability.
For the 2026 season, Benjamin Hanley will compete once again in the FIA WEC, where he wants to bring his experience and technical understanding to a team fighting for podiums and top results. Together with his teammate, he aims to convert the consistency of recent years into concrete success and continue moving forward in the highly competitive prototype class. The new season offers him the chance to take his career to the next level and establish himself long-term as a mainstay in endurance racing.
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