Extremely controversial figure, who was involved in motorsport safety. Retired in 1979 and stayed involved with the sport, but was also well known for his books, not just about motorsport, but on subjects as diverse as ceramics, golfs and churches. Stanley was a theological graduate from university who worked as a journalist for society magazines, most notably, Queen. He also managed the Dorchester Hotel in London. Louis only got involved in racing through his wife, Jean Owen, who he married in 1955. Alfred Owen didn't go to the Monaco Grand Prix due to religious reasons (Sunday racing), so Stanley went instead and then pretty much remained involved in the sport from there on until his death from a stroke in 2004. Aside from BRM's title winning success in 1962 (both driver and constructor's titles), Stanley's racing legacy would have to be his involvement in getting mobile medical units established at Grand Prix's, his work towards fire safety in the sport, but also as treasurer of the Grand Prix Driver's Association.

Biography last updated 1 Jan 2017