About Mark
Mark Higgins is one of the most respected and accomplished drivers in the world. Not only is he a three-time British Rally Champion but he's also an international stunt driver, a World Record Holder, James Bond's driver double and winner of a Taurus Stunt Award.
Mark's work sees him travel all over the world where he's worked for many car manufacturers as a rally and test driver as well as now often seen in front of the camera with his work on Hollywood blockbuster films, television programmes and commercials.
Mark was instrumental in the development of the highly anticipated Subaru P25 in collaboration with Prodrive. His deep understanding of rally car dynamics and his hands-on driving experience played a crucial role in shaping the car’s performance, ensuring it embodies the spirit of Subaru’s rallying heritage while incorporating cutting-edge technology.
The P25 stands as a testament to Mark’s influence, blending modern engineering with the iconic legacy of the Subaru WRX.
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Mark is a highly accomplished driver, with victories in all British Championship individual events and over 50 international rallies worldwide. He has been a team champion in China and the USA, and secured class wins in the World Rally Championship, Production Car World Rally Championship, and the Asian Pacific Championship, along with achieving fastest overall times in the World Rally Championship.
As a works driver for major brands like Nissan, VW, Vauxhall, Hyundai USA, and Ford, Mark also served as a team test driver for Opel, Honda, Subaru China, and Mitsubishi. With over 25 years of worldwide rally tuition experience, Mark brings expert knowledge in car setup across various rally classes, including WRC, Group N, Group A, F2, and the R series cars.
In addition to his driving career, he has consulted and served as a test driver for manufacturers, motorsport teams, and tyre companies on special projects.
1991
British Junior Rally Champion
2018
British Rallycross Champion
1999, 2000
Two time Bettega Memorial winner
2005
Historic experience and winner of Roger Albert Clark (RAC)
2004, 2009
Five time winner of the Manx Rally
1997, 2005, 2006
Three time British Rally Champion
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Mark holds the four-wheel lap record at the iconic Isle of Man TT course, reaching an impressive speed of 128.7 mph in a Prodrive Subaru WRX STI. He also set the fastest time on Romania's 52.4-mile Transfăgărășan Highway, again driving a Prodrive Subaru WRX STI. In addition, he has driven a Subaru WRX STI down and back up the famous Cresta Run in St. Moritz, Switzerland, and most recently set an unofficial underwater speed record of 208 mph in a Bentley Continental GT Speed, driving through Norway's Ryfylke Tunnel. Mark was also crowned the 2018 British Rallycross Champion, demonstrating his versatility across motorsport disciplines.
As for films, Mark is most known for his work in the James Bond franchise, having taken the wheel in four of the iconic films. He has also performed in award-winning productions, including Batman, earning him widespread recognition. In 2023, Mark was honored with his third Taurus World Stunt Award for his outstanding contributions to on-screen driving.
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Films
Guy Ritchie’s The Covernant
Jurrassic World Dominion
The Batman
War Of The Worlds
Quantum of Solace
Skyfall
Spectre
Fast and Furious 6
Fast and Furious X
6 Underground
The Mummy
The Sweeney
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Robot Overlords
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Infinite
Jurassic Park
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
Murder Mystery 1 & 2
Locked Down
No Time To Die
Mission Impossible-Fallout
Mission Impossible-Dead Reckoning Pt 1
Television
BBC's Top Gear
Channel 5's Fifth Gear
Channel 5's The Gadget Show
Amazon Prime's The Grand Tour
BBC's Paul Hollywood's Big Continental Road Trip
Cars that Rock
Sky One's A League of Their Own
Co-presenter for British Rally Championship and World Rally Championship events
Lexus LC 500 advert - 'Exit Music'
Ford Fiesta ST advert - 'Undertrack'
BMW M2 Competition: The Laser Record
Porsche 911 GT3 RS - Isle of Man
Channel 4's Guy's Garage
DB10: Built for Bond
The Lazarus Project
*as of January 2025
