Robert Doornbos is a Dutch former professional racing driver born on February 23, 1981, in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands. He competed in various racing series, including Formula One and IndyCar. Doornbos made his Formula One debut in 2005 with the Minardi team and later raced for Red Bull Racing. In addition to his time in Formula One, Doornbos also had a successful career in IndyCar, where he raced for teams like Newman/Haas Racing. After retiring from professional racing, he transitioned to a career in television and motorsport commentary, sharing his expertise with fans.