Edward Pearson was born on March 14, 1997, in Norwich, England, and grew up in a family deeply connected to motorsport. At just eight years old, he sat in a kart for the first time, and early successes on English karting circuits quickly followed. His technical understanding and calm demeanor in the cockpit caught attention early on, making the transition to formula racing merely a matter of time.
After his beginnings in karting, Pearson progressed through the classic British junior racing series before venturing into GT3 racing. There he accumulated valuable experience with various customer teams before finally opening the door to the international stage of endurance racing through his entry into the FIA WEC. His move into the Hypercar and LMGT3 categories of the World Championship marked a decisive career step and brought him into direct competition with the established factory drivers of the scene for the first time.
Among his career highlights so far is a strong 2022 season, during which Pearson stood on the podium multiple times as part of a European GT3 program, establishing himself for further engagements. In 2023, he switched to an international endurance team, scoring top-ten finishes at several FIA WEC rounds. These consistent performances formed the foundation for his growing reputation in the paddock and opened the door to additional works commitments.
In the 2026 season, Edward Pearson starts for an established FIA WEC team, where he joins his teammate in fighting for front-running positions in his class. The goal is to build on the consistent performances of recent years and support the team with experience and race pace at the classic endurance classics. The upcoming season marks an important step for Pearson in establishing himself permanently in the top tier of the World Championship.
Edward Pearson in the News