Who is James Hinchcliffe? The analyst who had his test debut with Haas

In an exclusive interview with GPblog, Hinchcliffe shared at the Hungaroring that he would be getting behind the wheel for a test for the American team.

"First day in a Formula 1 car, done. What a great day here at Mugello. Kind of speechless, honestly, at the end of the day—which is saying something for a guy that talks for a living," said Hinchcliffe after his debut behind the wheel of an F1 car.

But how did the Canadian go down a different racing route? And how can he be seen on your screens during F1 race weekends? Find out right here!

James Hinchcliffe is a Canadian racing driver turned analyst, continuing to race in America in the IMSA SportsCar Championship.

The 38-year-old drives the #9 Lamborghini for Pfaff Motorsport, with the 2025 season being his fifth year in IMSA after competing in the 2014, 2015, 2017, 2024 and 2025 campaigns.

Hinchcliffe made his mark in IndyCar with a career spanning 11 years in the American series, racing from 2011 to 2021. The Canadian took four race wins in his time behind the wheel, with his highest finish in the championship being P8.

Since then, the 38-year-old has made the move from track to the paddock and the commentary box, becoming an IndyCar analyst for the 2022 season after his retirement.

He has also made the move to the premier class of motorsport, becoming an F1 TV analyst for several races across the season, mainly the American races.

In February 2024, Hinchcliff became the youngest inductee into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame, becoming a member at 37 years of age.