Alexander West was born in 1994 in Bristol and grew up in a family with deep roots in motorsport. He sat in a kart for the first time as a child, and the fascination with racing has captivated him ever since. In regional British kart series, he gathered his first competition experience and quickly stood out for his fine feel for braking points and apex lines, which recommended him for the next step in his career.
His path through the junior series took West through various national formula classes, where he continuously developed himself and gathered important experience in open-wheel racing. The move to the GT3 category not only brought him a new vehicle concept but also put him in contact with experienced team structures that prepared him for higher challenges. This consistent building of his career eventually paved the way to the FIA WEC, where he established himself as a reliable and fast driver.
Among the biggest successes of his career to date are several podium finishes in the FIA WEC, which he achieved in recent years with different teams. Particularly memorable is his strong performance at one of the endurance classics, where he made a significant contribution to his team’s success through consistent lap times and clever tire management. In the GT3 category as well, he was able to place himself in the front ranks of the overall standings several times with solid results, further cementing his reputation as a versatile and reliable driver.
In the 2026 season, Alexander West competes for an established team in the FIA WEC, alongside an experienced teammate with whom he has prepared intensively for the upcoming race weekends during the winter months. The goal for the season is to build on the strong results of previous years and regularly fight for podium positions. West himself emphasizes that consistency throughout the entire season is particularly important to him in order to achieve the strongest possible position in the overall standings at the end.
Alexander West in the News