James Hinchcliffe

Canadian racing driver and commentator

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February 17 2024 Inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame at age 37, becoming the youngest inductee in the hall's history.
February 17 2024 Inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame at age 37, becoming the youngest inductee in the hall's history.
2023 Became an occasional co-commentator on Channel 4's F1 coverage and F1TV feed in the United Kingdom
2023 Became an occasional co-commentator on Channel 4's F1 coverage and F1TV feed in the United Kingdom
October 2022 Joined the crew of F1's Weekend Warmup for United States Grand Prix, Mexico City Grand Prix, Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
October 2022 Joined the crew of F1's Weekend Warmup for United States Grand Prix, Mexico City Grand Prix, Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
December 12 2021 Hinchcliffe announced he would step down from racing full-time and join NBC Sports as a commentator for the IndyCar Series broadcast from the 2022 season onwards. He was replaced in the No. 29 entry by Devlin DeFrancesco.
December 12 2021 Hinchcliffe announced he would step down from racing full-time and join NBC Sports as a commentator for the IndyCar Series broadcast from the 2022 season onwards. He was replaced in the No. 29 entry by Devlin DeFrancesco.
January 26 2021 Andretti Autosport announced Hinchcliffe would drive the No. 29 car co-entered by Steinbrenner Racing full time for the 2021 season. He finished 20th in the points standings, with a best result of third at the inaugural Music City Grand Prix.
January 26 2021 Andretti Autosport announced Hinchcliffe would drive the No. 29 car co-entered by Steinbrenner Racing full time for the 2021 season. He finished 20th in the points standings, with a best result of third at the inaugural Music City Grand Prix.
2020 Hinchcliffe finished 18th at the first race of the season at Texas Motor Speedway, 11th in the Indy GP, and 7th in the Indy 500. He later replaced Zach Veach for the final three races of the season in the No. 26 car.
2020 Joined NBC Sports as an analyst for IndyCar and select IMSA races
2020 Joined NBC Sports as an analyst for IndyCar and select IMSA races
2020 Hinchcliffe finished 18th at the first race of the season at Texas Motor Speedway, 11th in the Indy GP, and 7th in the Indy 500. He later replaced Zach Veach for the final three races of the season in the No. 26 car.
February 19 2020 Andretti Autosport signed Hinchcliffe to a three-race deal for the 2020 season, marking his second stint with the team. He was scheduled to compete in the GMR Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500, and the Genesys 600.
February 19 2020 Andretti Autosport signed Hinchcliffe to a three-race deal for the 2020 season, marking his second stint with the team. He was scheduled to compete in the GMR Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500, and the Genesys 600.
October 28 2019 Relieved of driving duties by Arrow McLaren SP after a season with a best finish of 3rd at Iowa, though remained under contract for sponsor appearances.
October 28 2019 Relieved of driving duties by Arrow McLaren SP after a season with a best finish of 3rd at Iowa, though remained under contract for sponsor appearances.
August 3 2019 Hinchcliffe married Rebecca Dalton in Ontario.
August 3 2019 Hinchcliffe married Rebecca Dalton in Ontario.
2018 Became the first team to have a female lead race engineer (Leena Gade) in IndyCar.
2018 Failed to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 for the first time in his career during Bump Day.
2018 Failed to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 for the first time in his career during Bump Day.
2018 Became the first team to have a female lead race engineer (Leena Gade) in IndyCar.
July 2018 Won race at Iowa, rebounding from previous setbacks.
July 2018 James Hinchcliffe became engaged to his high school sweetheart, Canadian actress Rebecca 'Becky' Dalton.
July 2018 James Hinchcliffe became engaged to his high school sweetheart, Canadian actress Rebecca 'Becky' Dalton.
July 2018 Won race at Iowa, rebounding from previous setbacks.
2017 Concluded hosting The Mayor on Air podcast
2017 Concluded hosting The Mayor on Air podcast
April 9 2017 Won his first race of the season at the Long Beach Grand Prix, ending a two-year win drought.
April 9 2017 Won his first race of the season at the Long Beach Grand Prix, ending a two-year win drought.
November 22 2016 Finished as runner-up on Dancing with the Stars, losing to Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez
November 22 2016 Finished as runner-up on Dancing with the Stars, losing to Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez
August 30 2016 Announced as a celebrity contestant for season 23 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with professional dancer Sharna Burgess
August 30 2016 Appeared on an episode of Celebrity Family Feud featuring IndyCar drivers competing against swimsuit models
August 30 2016 Appeared on an episode of Celebrity Family Feud featuring IndyCar drivers competing against swimsuit models
August 30 2016 Announced as a celebrity contestant for season 23 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with professional dancer Sharna Burgess
May 22 2016 Won pole position for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, one year after his near-fatal crash, and finished seventh in the race.
May 22 2016 Won pole position for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, one year after his near-fatal crash, and finished seventh in the race.
2015 Began hosting podcast The Mayor on Air with James Hinchcliffe, typically interviewing IndyCar Series drivers
2015 Began hosting podcast The Mayor on Air with James Hinchcliffe, typically interviewing IndyCar Series drivers
May 18 2015 Sustained serious injuries in a crash during Indianapolis 500 practice due to a suspension failure, with a suspension piece penetrating his thigh and causing profuse bleeding.
May 18 2015 Sustained serious injuries in a crash during Indianapolis 500 practice due to a suspension failure, with a suspension piece penetrating his thigh and causing profuse bleeding.
May 17 2015 Qualified for the Indianapolis 500.
May 17 2015 Qualified for the Indianapolis 500.
October 7 2014 Announced to join Schmidt Peterson Motorsports for the 2015 season, driving the No. 5 car and filling the seat left by Simon Pagenaud.
October 7 2014 Announced to join Schmidt Peterson Motorsports for the 2015 season, driving the No. 5 car and filling the seat left by Simon Pagenaud.
May 15 2014 Cleared to return to racing after suffering a concussion from debris impact during the Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
May 15 2014 Cleared to return to racing after suffering a concussion from debris impact during the Grand Prix of Indianapolis.

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