The Driver Coach

About the coach

Alex Waters

Racing driver, manufacturer coach and driver mentor. Twenty-five years inside professional motorsport, from British karting and Formula Ford to GP2 tests, LMP1 development driving and a Red Bull F1 program nod, then sixteen years teaching customers of the world's most demanding car makers how to drive their cars properly. Now based in Bozeman, Montana, and founder of EVESO, an automotive haven offering deeded private garages, maintenance, detailing, asset management, vehicle purchasing consultancy, logistics concierge and a clubhouse, alongside a year-round, experience-led members' club.

Alex Waters walking away from a Porsche 718 GT4 at Willow SpringsWillow Springs
25 yrsIn professional motorsport, open-wheel and closed-wheel
16 yrsMcLaren driver coach
2005Coaching and mentoring drivers since
18+Manufacturers coached or driven for

Roles

Alex Waters coaching Jenson Button trackside
Private and celebrity driver coaching
Remote and in person
WORLDWIDE · BY ENQUIRY

Onboard-review coaching, race-weekend support and one-to-one programs for private clients, executives and public figures.

EVESO Bozeman
Founder and CEO
BOZEMAN, MONTANA · CURRENT

An automotive haven near Bozeman Airport: deeded private garages, maintenance, detailing, asset management, vehicle purchasing consultancy, logistics concierge and a clubhouse, with a year-round, experience-led members' club. eveso.com

Alex Waters with an ice race trophy at Big Sky
Ice racing events
Planning, racing and coaching
MONTANA · WINTER SEASON

Event advisor, low-grip car control is a coaching specialty.

Alex Waters with The Concours Club BMW M2 CS Racing
The Concours Club
Ex-Lead Coach
MIAMI, FLORIDA · FORMER

Lead coach at the private members' circuit, running member driving development, coaching standards and on-track events.

Alex Waters briefing drivers at a Singer Drivers Club event
Singer Drivers Club
Head of Member Driving Experience
CALIFORNIA · FORMER

Built and led the driving experience for Singer Vehicle Design's drivers' club, from track programs to member events.

Alex Waters helmeted in a McLaren
McLaren, Bentley, Pagani, Ferrari, Porsche, BMW and many more
Manufacturer Driver Team
WORLDWIDE

Over 20 years coaching clients across the world for the world's leading car brands.

Career

Coach to the fastest brands.

The coaching side of the career, in order. Dates are the start of each role.

  • 2005
    Qualified at Silverstone

    Trained and qualified as an instructor at Silverstone, where he worked for four years before moving into manufacturer and private coaching.

  • 2008
    Red Bull F1 Team program

    Recognised as one to watch and involved in the Red Bull F1 driver program in 2008–09.

  • 2009
    McLaren: driver coach, 16 years

    Coached McLaren owners and customers at launches, track days and brand events worldwide, across the full road and GT range.

  •  
    Manufacturer coaching

    Instructed for Bentley, Aston Martin, Ferrari, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Mercedes-AMG, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Maserati and others at launches, corporate days and customer programs.

  •  
    Pagani: delivery driver

    Handover and delivery driving for Pagani customers.

  •  
    F1 expert host

    Hosting and expert commentary for Formula 1 hospitality and partner programs.

  •  
    The Concours Club: lead coach

    Lead coach at the private members' circuit in Miami, running member driving development and events.

  •  
    Singer Drivers Club: Head of Member Driving Experience

    Built and led the member driving experience for Singer Vehicle Design's drivers' club.

  • 2026
    EVESO Bozeman and Big Sky

    Founder of EVESO Bozeman; simulator coach at the Yellowstone Club.

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and 718 GT4 at Willow Springs
Willow Springs, California
Alex Waters in the Oracle Red Bull Racing garage
Red Bull Racing garage
Alex Waters hosting on stage with Nico Hulkenberg
F1 expert host
Alex Waters with the F1 Paddock Club expert hosts
Paddock Club, Mexico City
Alex Waters with a McLaren 720S in Washington DC
McLaren State of Endurance: 12 states in 24 hrs
GR Cup Supra at speed past the Daytona grandstands
Racing at Daytona
Alex Waters strapped into a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car
Race car development in the 911 GT3 Cup, California
Alex Waters with a Pagani Huayra Roadster BC
Pagani delivery driver
Alex Waters racing a Formula 3 car at Silverstone
Racing F3 at Silverstone
Alex Waters with Mark Webber at the Pure Tasmania Challenge finish
Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge

Driving CV

Raced, tested, developed.

Racing and development driver for several top race engineering teams; Avon Tyres development driver.

Open-wheel

  • GP2 tests
  • European F3
  • British F3
  • FPA
  • British Formula Ford
  • BRDC Formula Ford
  • Super 1 British Karting Championship

Prototypes and GT

  • LMP1 development driver
  • LMP3
  • GT3
  • GT4

Manufacturers

  • McLaren, Ferrari, Pagani, Porsche
  • Mercedes-AMG, Aston Martin, Bentley
  • BMW, Audi, Lamborghini, Maserati
  • Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Land Rover
  • Nissan, Toyota, Volvo, Subaru, Vauxhall, Dallara

Circuits worked

SilverstoneSpaMonzaPaul RicardBarcelonaHockenheimJerezValenciaAscariBahrainDubaiCOTADaytonaSebringRoad AmericaRoad AtlantaWatkins GlenVIRMid-OhioCTMPNOLAThermalHomesteadThe Concours ClubBrands HatchDoningtonOulton ParkSnettertonThruxtonCroftRockinghamBedford AutodromeCastle CombeMallory ParkPembreyAlbaceteJaramaBucharest
Willow Springs event highlights, 40s

What people say

“Alex is a super lad and an exciting driver, with a lot of potential and is certainly one to watch.”

Eddie JordanFounder, Jordan Grand Prix. He also discovered Michael Schumacher.

“Alex Waters ranks among the most intelligent I've ever met.”

Matt BishopFormer Chief Communications Officer, McLaren Racing and Aston Martin F1

“He is of impeccable character with great strength and kindness.”

Simon BergerFounder, Motorsport Business Forum

Press

The Times · The Sunday Times · Times Magazine · Daily Telegraph · F1 Racing · Motorsport News · Men's Fitness · Daily Mail · The Sun · OK! Magazine · Bath Chronicle

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