Nick Tandy Receives Prestigious Royal Automobile Club Segrave Trophy for Extraordinary Motorsport Achievements
London - Tuesday 29 July 2025. The Royal Automobile Club has awarded Nick Tandy, the renowned British racing driver the distinguished Segrave Trophy in recognition of his outstanding achievements across the globe's most storied endurance races.Tandy's unique record claiming victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2015), Nürburgring 24 Hours (2018), Spa 24 Hours (2020), and the Daytona 24 Hours (2025) underscores a career defined by extraordinary talent, grit, and a relentless pursuit of motorsport excellence.
The Segrave Trophy is presented annually to the British or Commonwealth individual or team who demonstrates outstanding skill and courage on land, water, in the air or in space. Past recipients include such luminaries as Sir Malcolm Campbell MBE, Sir Stirling Moss OBE, and more recently, the Birchall Brothers.
The Trophy, named in honour of Sir Henry Segrave - a trailblazer who broke land and water speed records - reflects a spirit of adventure, innovation, and courage.Chairman of the Royal Automobile Club, Duncan Wiltshire, commented: "Nick Tandy exemplifies the very qualities that the Segrave Trophy represents. His unique quartet of victories at Le Mans, Nürburgring, Spa and Daytona is a feat few could even dream of, let alone achieve. Nick's remarkable career places him firmly among Britain's motorsport greats and cements his status as a true international racing icon. We are delighted to honour him with this prestigious award.”
Tandy himself reflected on the recognition: "I am truly humbled to receive the Segrave Trophy. Endurance racing is a team sport, and these victories belong as much to my teammates, engineers, mechanics, and supporters as they do to me. To be recognised by the Royal Automobile Club is a huge honour. I hope my journey inspires others to chase their racing dreams.”Nick Tandy's career is a testament to perseverance and passion. From humble beginnings in British grassroots racing, he has risen to become one of the most respected names in international motorsport.
His defining moment came in 2015, when he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche in the #19 919 Hybrid, alongside Earl Bamber and Nico Hülkenberg. His flawless performance, strategic skill and bold racing style helped secure Porsche's place in Le Mans history and confirmed Tandy's status as a world-class endurance racer.In 2018, Tandy added another prestigious title to his résumé by winning the notoriously challenging Nürburgring 24 Hours. The unpredictable weather and gruelling conditions, saw Tandy's team victorious through a combination of strategic pit stops, relentless pace, and unwavering focus. The victory further underscored Tandy's versatility as a driver, capable of mastering both the technical intricacies and the brutal challenges presented by the world's toughest circuits.2020 saw Tandy triumph at the Spa 24 Hours in Belgium; it was one of the most competitive and closely contested in recent history. Battling through torrential rain, rapidly changing track conditions and fierce opposition, Tandy emerged victorious once again demonstrated his incredible racecraft and unshakable composure.Finally, in 2025, Tandy fulfilled a long-held dream by winning the Daytona 24 Hours, completing a unique quartet of the world's premier endurance races. Facing off elite teams, top-tier manufacturers and a highly competitive grid, Tandy's strategic acumen, consistency, and raw speed proved decisive. The Daytona victory marked a remarkable chapter in Tandy's career and further affirmed his place among motorsport's legends.
The Royal Automobile Club was founded in 1897 and its distinguished history mirrors that of motoring itself. In 1907 the Club was awarded its Royal title by King Edward VII, sealing its status as Britain's oldest and most influential motoring organisation.The Club's early years were focused on promoting the motor car and its place in society, which developed into motoring events such as the 1000 Mile Trial, first held in 1900. In 1905, the Club held the first Tourist Trophy, which remains one of the oldest motorsport races in the world. The Club promoted the first pre-war and post-war Grands Prix at Brooklands in 1926 and Silverstone in 1948 respectively, while continuing to campaign for the rights of the motorist, including introducing the first driving licences.
Today, the Club continues to develop and support automobilism through representation on the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and RAC Foundation while promoting its own motoring events including London Motor Week each October, which culminates in the RM Sotheby's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.The Royal Automobile Club awards a series of historic trophies and medals celebrating motoring achievements. These include the Segrave Trophy, the Tourist Trophy, the Dewar Trophy, the Simms Medal, the Torrens Trophy and the Diamond Jubilee Trophy.