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The son of a motor car dealer, he and his brother Robin took over the family car dealership from their father. The business closed in 2003 after losing the local Toyota and Peugeot franchises. Robin is also a racing driver, who today competes in historic racing events, and is managing director of Lola Cars.
Brundle is married to Liz and they have a daughter, Charlie, and a son, Alex. Alex has followed his father in pursuing a career in driving; he currently competes in the GP3 Series and FIA World Endurance Championship. Brundle has always lived within a 5-mile radius of King's Lynn, and currently lives in Gayton, Norfolk.
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