James Calado

James Calado
Calado in 2023
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
BornJames John Calado
(1989-06-13) 13 June 1989
Cropthorne, Worcestershire, England
WEC career
Debut season2014
Current teamFerrari AF Corse
Categorisation FIA Platinum
Car number51
Starts89
Wins15
Poles9
Fastest laps3
Best finish1st in 2017, 2021, 2022, 2025
Previous series
2012–2013
2011
2010
2009
2008–09
2008
2008
2008
GP2 Series
GP3 Series
British Formula 3
Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0
Formula Renault 2.0 UK
FR2.0 Portugal Winter Series
FR2.0 UK Winter Series
Formula Renault 2.0 NEC
Championship titles
2025

2022
2021
2017
2008
2008
FIA World Endurance Championship
GT World Endurance Championship

FR2.0 Portugal Winter Series
FR2.0 UK Winter Series

James John Calado (born 13 June 1989) is a British professional racing driver from England who is competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Ferrari - AF Corse in the Hypercar class and other selected GT races for AF Corse. He won the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship in the Hypercar class and the LMGTE Pro class of the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship and 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans, and overall victory in the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans. He drove for Panasonic Jaguar Racing in Formula E. His career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.