James Baldwin

Professional Racing Driver & Sim Racer

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Biography

James, crowned “The World’s Fastest Gamer,” made a remarkable leap from the virtual world to real-world racing in 2020. Clinching victory on his British GT debut, James has become one of the first sim racers to successfully transition into professional motorsport, making him unique in the world of esports. James’ outstanding talent and dedication to redefining the path to professional racing has led to features in BBC News, BBC Sport, Autosport, Goodwood and Motorsport Magazine.

Sim Equipment

Check out the full list of equipment James uses for sim racing, real-world racing and content creation - including trusted brands and exclusive discount codes.

1:1 Coaching

Ready to take your sim racing to the next level? Work directly with James to optimise your sim racing talent with personalised 1:1 coaching.

Social Media

120,000+ YouTube subscribers

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35,000+ Instagram followers

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45,000+ TikTok followers

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  • A race car with bright headlights on at night, driving on a racetrack near the wall.
  • Young male race car driver in a blue and black racing suit, smiling and looking to his left.
  • A race car on a racetrack, speeding around a curve, with a blue, black, and orange livery and Pirelli tires.
  • Race car driver standing in garage area, wearing a racing helmet and suit, illuminated by overhead lights.
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  • Young man in athletic clothing signing an autograph at an outdoor event with several people in the background, including kids with backpacks.
  • A black race car driving on a track at sunset with its headlights on.
  • A young male race car driver in racing gear touching a wall panel with vibrations on, illuminated by a blue light in a dimly lit garage or paddock area.
  • A red and black race car with the number 991 on the side is speeding on a race track, with a blurred background and foreground indicating high speed.