Born in Wellington, New Zealand in 2002, Rum-Balls Bradford honed his race-craft on the family kart track, acquiring both speed and his quirky nickname after up-ending a tray of rum balls during one of his earliest victories.
A meteoric climb through Oceania Formula 4 and European F3—capped by a rain-masterclass at Spa—put him on the radar of Formula Odin League teams, and Midgard Motors signed him for the championship’s inaugural 2024 season.
That debut campaign became a duel for the ages against Sajiki “The Unhinged” Jones, with Bradford sealing the title at the São Paulo finale by just four points thanks to incisive tyre strategy and fearless late-braking moves.
In 2025 he was untouchable, opening the year with eight straight wins and clinching a second crown with two rounds to spare. The signature moment came on the streets of Monaco, where he stormed from P19 to victory, carving past rivals at Mirabeau, Portier, and Rascasse in what pundits hailed as “the drive of the decade.”
Analytical in debriefs yet playful with fans—he still hands rum balls to mechanics after wins—Bradford couples technical acumen with raw flair. At only 24, he already ranks among Great Britain’s greatest drivers, and whispers of moves to endurance hypercars suggest his need for fresh challenges is as potent as his appetite for speed (and desserts).
Born in Wellington, New Zealand in 2002, Rum-Balls Bradford honed his race-craft on the family kart track, acquiring both speed and his quirky nickname after up-ending a tray of rum balls during one of his earliest victories.
