co-driver

British

noun

one of two drivers who take turns to drive a car, esp in a rally

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"He pushed us to the limits until the very last stage of the season," added Ogier before climbing onto the roof of his car to celebrate with his co-driver Vincent Landais.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Evans, a four-time championship runner-up, said he and co-driver Scott Martin were "just trying to do the best we can".

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

Reid was a key member of Ben Sulayem's presidential team but the Scot, a former rally co-driver, has fallen out of favour with the FIA president.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

Wickens and co-driver Harry Gottsacker start Friday’s race at Road Atlanta for BHA in Braselton, Georgia, with a 20-point lead over JDC-Miller MotorSports.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2023

Inquiries by the JCCC, combined with Mr Blyth's own research, points to the driver and co-driver as being Guardsman Blyth and Guardsman Markham, respectively.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2022

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