Benjamin Lievesley Immi Collins is a British racing driver and stunt driver who has competed in various motorsport categories since 1994, including Formula Three, Indy Lights, sportscars, GT racing, and stock cars. Over his diverse racing career, Collins achieved notable successes, such as finishing second in the 2000 Marlboro Masters Formula 3 event, winning the 2003 European Stock Car Championship, and setting exceptionally fast times during his debut at the 2001 Le Mans 24 Hours race.
Beyond competitive racing, Collins is widely recognized for his work in television and film. From 2003 to 2010, he co-presented the popular British motoring program Top Gear as the anonymous, helmeted driver known as "The Stig." His identity was officially revealed in 2010 following a legal dispute with the BBC over the publication of his autobiography. Following his departure from the show, he joined the television programs Fifth Gear and the Polish show Automaniak as a presenter.
Collins also operates Collins Autosport Limited, a company providing precision and stunt driving services. Through this venture, he has performed high-profile stunt driving for major motion pictures, including piloting James Bond's cars in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, as well as driving Eve Moneypenny's vehicle in Skyfall.
