Breaking Lewis Hamilton’s records is no small feat, but for Acura factory driver Tom Blomqvist, extraordinary is routine.
From becoming the youngest-ever Formula Renault UK champion to conquering back-to-back Rolex 24 victories, Blomqvist has redefined endurance racing. Discover the journey of IMSA’s dual-threat sensation and Meyer Shank Racing star.
Brief overview of Tom Blomqvist’s career in motorsport
Tom Blomqvist is a British-born Swedish endurance racing driver who competes for Meyer Shank Racing as an Acura factory driver in the IMSA SportsCar Championship. After beginning his career in karting, he moved to Europe at the age of 15 to race in Formula Renault, where he claimed his first single-seater victory.
Blomqvist became the youngest Formula Renault UK champion in 2010 at just 16 years old before spending the next four seasons racing in Formula 3, where he emerged as one of Europe's top junior drivers. He then switched to the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) with BMW in 2015 and remained with the manufacturer through 2017.
A year later, he claimed one of the biggest wins of his career by winning the 24 Hours of Spa with BMW. His move to Meyer Shank Racing in 2022 proved equally successful, as he won both the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the IMSA SportsCar Championship in his first season with the team. He later added an IndyCar program with Meyer Shank Racing in 2024 and continues to race for the team in IMSA as of 2026.
Tom Blomqvist’s age, family and early life
Tom Blomqvist was born on November 30, 1993, in the United Kingdom to rally driver Stig Blomqvist. After his parents separated, he moved to New Zealand with his mother, where he spent much of his childhood.
He took up karting at the age of nine and raced from 2003 to 2008, winning eight New Zealand karting championship titles before stepping up to single-seater competition.
How did Tom Blomqvist get to IMSA?
Tom Blomqvist reached IMSA after progressing through karting, junior formula racing, touring cars, Formula E, and endurance racing. He made his IMSA debut with BMW in 2018 before competing in a full GTLM season with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in 2019.
In 2022, he joined Meyer Shank Racing, where he won both the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the IMSA SportsCar Championship. He defended his Daytona title in 2023 with a second consecutive victory. In 2024, he raced in IMSA endurance events with Whelen Cadillac Racing while also competing full-time in IndyCar.
Notable moments and races in Tom Blomqvist’s career
One of Tom Blomqvist's biggest career moments came in 2010 when he won the Formula Renault UK Championship with Fortec Motorsport, becoming the youngest champion in the series' history at just 16 years old and breaking a record previously held by Lewis Hamilton.
In 2014, he finished runner-up in the FIA European Formula 3 Championship, one of the best results of his junior career. In 2018, Blomqvist won the 24 Hours of Spa with BMW, one of the biggest victories of his endurance racing career.
In 2022, he won both the IMSA SportsCar Championship and the Rolex 24 at Daytona with Meyer Shank Racing and Acura. He successfully defended his Daytona title in 2023, becoming a back-to-back winner of one of endurance racing's biggest races.
Tom Blomqvist's height: How tall is Tom Blomqvist?
Tom Blomqvist is 6 feet 2 inches tall.
What is Tom Blomqvist's net worth?
As of 2026, there are no confirmed public reports about Tom Blomqvist's net worth.
Tom Blomqvist’s relationship status: Who is Tom Blomqvist’s girlfriend?
Tom Blomqvist is in a relationship with Georgie Young.
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