About Caleb McDuff
Caleb McDuff is a Welsh racing driver competing in GT and endurance motorsport, recognised for both his racing ability and his determination to break barriers within the sport. Deaf since early childhood, Caleb has developed innovative technology that connects race radio communications directly to his cochlear implants, allowing him to communicate clearly with engineers and compete at the highest levels of motorsport where constant team communication is essential.
From an early age Caleb showed a natural passion for racing, starting karting at just six years old and quickly demonstrating exceptional pace and racecraft. His early success in national karting championships established him as one of the most promising young drivers to emerge from Wales, laying the foundations for a career that would later see him progress into car racing and endurance GT competition.
Alongside his achievements on track, Caleb has become widely known for the pioneering communication system developed with his father, enabling him to receive race radio signals directly through his cochlear implants. This innovation has not only allowed Caleb to compete safely and effectively in professional endurance racing, but has also demonstrated how technology can open new opportunities for deaf drivers and improve accessibility within motorsport.
Caleb previously competed with Team BRIT, a pioneering motorsport team supporting disabled drivers and promoting accessibility within the sport. During this stage of his career he gained valuable experience in endurance GT racing, achieving strong results while helping demonstrate how adaptive technology can enable drivers with disabilities to compete at a professional level.
Racing in national endurance events allowed Caleb to refine his racecraft, communication systems, and strategic approach to long-distance competition while working closely with engineers and teammates in high-pressure racing environments.
Building on these foundations, Caleb is now focused on the next stage of his motorsport journey, continuing to develop his career with the long-term goal of progressing towards Porsche Carrera Cup GB (PCCGB) and ultimately the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
Off the track, Caleb has become a recognised ambassador for the deaf community and a passionate advocate for accessibility in motorsport. Through his racing career, media appearances, and outreach work, he aims to demonstrate that barriers can be overcome and that talent and determination should define opportunity in sport.
His unique communication system, developed to connect race radio directly to his cochlear implants, has attracted attention from engineers, motorsport organisations, and accessibility advocates alike. The technology highlights how innovation can enable deaf drivers to compete safely in environments where split-second communication between driver and team is critical.
Alongside his racing ambitions, Caleb regularly engages with schools, community groups, and motorsport organisations, sharing his story to inspire the next generation of drivers, engineers, and young people facing challenges of their own.
By combining competitive racing with advocacy and innovation, Caleb’s journey continues to demonstrate how motorsport can evolve to become more inclusive while pushing the boundaries of performance and technology.
Career Highlights
• Welsh racing driver Caleb McDuff became the first deaf driver to compete in the Britcar Endurance Championship at a national level
• Achieved multiple podium finishes and class victories in the Britcar Endurance Championship, competing in GT endurance racing events across the UK
• Secured a class victory during the 2024 Britcar Endurance Championship season
• Achieved an international podium finish at the Veterans Race of Remembrance in the United States, competing against experienced endurance racing drivers
• Competed at major UK circuits including Silverstone, Brands Hatch and Donington Park, gaining experience in national-level GT endurance racing
• Recipient of the Deaf Sports Personality of the Year (DSPY) – Under 18 Award (2024) recognising achievements in motorsport
• Featured in national and international media coverage highlighting his journey as a deaf racing driver competing in GT motorsport
• Advocate for cochlear implant technology and adaptive race communication systems, helping improve accessibility for deaf drivers in motorsport
Inspiration & Support
Caleb’s journey highlights the power of perseverance, innovation, and determination in modern motorsport. As a deaf racing driver competing in GT endurance racing, he has demonstrated how technology and teamwork can overcome barriers that once limited opportunities within the sport.
Beyond the racetrack, Caleb is a passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusion in motorsport. Through media appearances, school outreach, and community engagement, he shares his story to inspire young people to pursue their ambitions regardless of the challenges they may face.
Working alongside organisations that support deaf athletes and inclusive sport, Caleb continues to raise awareness of how adaptive technology can open new pathways into competitive motorsport. His journey shows that talent, determination, and innovation can redefine what is possible on and off the track.