Michael Saunders

Michael Saunders is a current Gravel Racing League, driving for the newly formed Virgin Motorsport. He narrowly missed out on the Season One drivers championship, only to take the title in the following season on his second attempt. Saunders is the only driver in the championship to use manual gears, which generally gives him a superior acceleration and top speed. His total amount of podiums is the highest of any driver at 27, but by comparison his win count is only 6, compared to Ross Mayger's 11, and Alex Mayger's 9.

Forza (Season One)
Saunders' first season started well with a 3rd place in the first race at Sebring, and a further two podiums at Sedona and Road America. Saunders' worst result so far came at Road Atlanta when he collided with his team mate and two other drivers. The resulting aero damage from this crash meant that he could only recover to 5th place. Saunders was on the podium for the subsequent 10 races, and finished the championship on the same points as Ross Mayger, who won the title on countback.

Virgin (Season Two -
It was announced on the 12th of November 2011 that Saunders would sign as the first driver for Virgin (previously Forza). His 2nd driver, Samuel Jones, was announced the following month. His season got off to a positive start with a second place at Sebring, and followed this up with a further two 2nd places at the next 2 races. Fortunes then changed for Saunders as he recorded a DNF at Road Atlanta, and a 6th place at Laguna Seca. He recorded his first win of the season and the third of his career at Indianapolis. Saunders then went on to take another two victories in the next two races in Japan on his way to his first ever Gravel Racing League Driver's title.

Saunders has been confirmed to have extended his contract as number one driver for Virgin Motorsport until the end of Season Three. He began his third championship campaign with a win at Sebring, which was then followed up by two third places at Sunset Peninsula and Road America.

Complete GRL Results

 * Season incomplete.